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 Bean
Lake is an attractive, small lake that sits on the edge of
the Rocky Mountain Front near the Scapegoat Wilderness and
just a short hop away from the Dearborn
River.
Access to the lake
is excellent. The Bean Lake Fishing Access Site surrounds
half the lake. The other half of the lake is private land
that has cattle frequently grazing right down to the shore
of the lake.
The primary fish
species in the lake are rainbow trout, which are planted each
year by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department.
The lake is quite
isolated, lying about fifteen miles away from the small town
of Augusta. To get to the lake from Augusta, go south on the
Stearns-Augusta road and then follow the signs to Bean Lake.
Free camping is
found all along the lake, which is good, since the nearest
lodging is quite some distance away. A boat ramp exists at
the fishing access site, although both a float
tube and a small
inflatable kayak can also work well if the winds are not
strong.
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