Welcome to the homepage for Canyon Ferry Reservoir. This site provides links and information related to Canyon Ferry, and is managed by the GP Region's Montana Area Office. Contact Information:

Canyon Ferry Field Office
7700 Canyon Ferry Road
Helena, MT 59602, (406) 475-3921

Goose Bay Recreation Master Plan:   The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public comment on the Draft Goose Bay Recreation Master Plan (Plan) and Environmental Assessment (EA). The Plan identifies future recreation opportunities, facilities and services that could be provided, either by Reclamation, by a concessionaire, or both, within the Goose Bay Planning Area. The Plan will also assist Reclamation in preparing to advertise a new, long-term concession opportunity for Goose Bay Marina. The EA documents potential environmental consequences of the proposed actions and provides a means to compare alternatives identified in the Plan.

Aukerman, Haas and Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in water-based recreation planning, assisted Reclamation in the development of the documents. You may view the letter to interested public for additional details and contact information.  You may also download the public comment form to submit your comments by mail.  For additional concessions management information, visit the MTAO Concessions Management page. 

Canyon Ferry Reservoir offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, perch, ling, and walleye, with 33,500 surface acres of water and 96 shoreline miles. Concrete boat ramps, campgrounds, day-use areas, shelters, swimming, and three marinas are also available. Click here for recreation information.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir is located approximately 20 miles east of Helena. Take Highway 12 south for 10 miles, turn east on Highway 287, and then it is approximately 8 miles to the dam (see detailed area map below).

Canyon Ferry Links:

• Contact MTAO's Public Involvement Specialist
• Canyon Ferry Working Group (meeting minutes, newsletters, etc.)

• Canyon Ferry Recreation
• Concessions Management Information

• Canyon Ferry Commercial Services Plan - Dec 2004 (PDF, 3MB)
• Canyon Ferry Resource Management Plan / Environmental Assessment - Final Report (Feb 2003)
• Final Environmental Assessment: Canyon Ferry Reservoir Renewal of Long-Term Water Service Contracts for Toston, City of Helena, and Helena Valley

• Hydromet Information (reservoir content, discharge, etc.)
• Current Weather Conditions (Helena, MT)
• Boat Launching Facilities
• Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Montana)
• Precipitation Summaries
• Snow Water Content Graphs
• Reservoir Content
• Upper Missouri Annual Operating Plan (includes Canyon Ferry)
• Canyon Ferry Reservoir Allocations

Project & Facilities Links:

• Canyon Ferry Powerplant
• Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project--Canyon Ferry Unit (statistics, history, etc.)
• Canyon Ferry Dam