Canyon Ferry Dam & Reservoir Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Canyon Ferry Dam & Reservoir (MT) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Helena. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Canyon Ferry Dam & Reservoir snapshot
USBR CFR Canyon Ferry Reservoir Canyon Ferry Dam & Reservoir sits near Helena, MT and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWDM district. Coordinates: 46.6477°, -111.7286°. Also known as USBR CFR Canyon Ferry Reservoir.
- Latest release
- 3,335 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-21 07:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 3789.94 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-21 07:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Canyon Ferry Dam & Reservoir water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.