The Judith River is a tributary of the Missouri River. Starting in the Little Belt Mountains and stretching for 127 miles in central Montana and emptying into the Missouri River not far from Judith Landing. This excellent canoeing stream flows through isolated breaks country that features white cliffs, deep coulees, and peculiar rock formations, but floaters should be aware of fences crossing the channel. Captain Clark of the Corps of Discovery named the Judith for Julia Hancock, whom he later married in 1808.
Fishing opportunities for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger.
Directions: The Judith River begins in the Little Belt Mountains, which are located to the southwest of Lewistown, Montana and northeast of White Sulphur Springs and flows past Utica and Hobson, to the Missouri River 18 miles northwest of Winifred.
Activities: Nature Area, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Bird Watching
The stretch of Judith River in Judith Basin County is 45 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Judith Basin County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding.
Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Judith River; most of the rain falls during May; February is when it's the driest. Throughout the months of summer highs here at Judith River reach the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs through the winter are ordinarily in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Judith River tend to be in the 0's.
Fishing opportunities for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger.
Directions: The Judith River begins in the Little Belt Mountains, which are located to the southwest of Lewistown, Montana and northeast of White Sulphur Springs and flows past Utica and Hobson, to the Missouri River 18 miles northwest of Winifred.
Activities: Nature Area, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Bird Watching
The stretch of Judith River in Judith Basin County is 45 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Judith Basin County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding.
Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Judith River; most of the rain falls during May; February is when it's the driest. Throughout the months of summer highs here at Judith River reach the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs through the winter are ordinarily in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Judith River tend to be in the 0's.
Contact
Montana Department of Fish Wildlife & Parks
Great Falls, Montana
406-454-5840
Great Falls, Montana
406-454-5840