Nevada Lake Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Nevada Lake Wildlife Management Area is 1,523 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 2, inside Hunting District 293. FWP lists black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer among the animals that may be hunted here. FWP's rule for the area: Open from noon May 15 to December 1.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Nevada Lake WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
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| Size | 1,523 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 2, West-central Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 293 |
| Rules | Open from noon May 15 to December 1. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | No motorized vehicles allowed. |
| Elevation | 5230 ft |
| Nearest towns | Helmville (7 mi), Lincoln (10 mi) and Avon (15 mi) |
What are the rules on Nevada Lake WMA?
Open from noon May 15 to December 1. No motor vehicles. FWP's 2026 regulations list it as closed December 2 to May 15.
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: No motorized vehicles allowed.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Nevada Lake WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
What can you hunt on Nevada Lake WMA?
FWP lists these big game animals for Nevada Lake WMA: black bear, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Also listed: blue grouse and ruffed grouse.
Which hunting districts is Nevada Lake WMA in?
All of Nevada Lake WMA lies in Hunting District 293. Each district's FWP harvest estimate, for the whole district, not the WMA alone:
| District | WMA acres in it | Elk harvested (district) | Deer harvested (district) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD 293 South Lincoln-Nevada Creek | 1,521 | 231 (2025) | 242 (2025) |
Harvest: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025). WMA acres in each district measured by FilledTag from FWP's boundaries.
How do you get to Nevada Lake WMA?
North of Highway 141 and the Nevada Lake Reservoir between Avon and Helmville - From Avon: drive Highway 141 to Nevada Lake Reservoir. Park at the dam and walk in on the north side of the road.
Highways within 8 miles: MT 141 and MT 200. Nearest towns: Helmville (7 miles), Lincoln (10 miles), Avon (15 miles) and Goldcreek (16 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Nevada Lake WMA open?
Open from noon May 15 to December 1, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
What can you hunt on Nevada Lake WMA?
FWP lists black bear, blue grouse, elk, mule deer, ruffed grouse and white-tailed deer for hunting or trapping on Nevada Lake WMA. Each species follows the regulations of the hunting district the ground is in (HD 293).
Can you camp on Nevada Lake WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Nevada Lake WMA, with hiking trail, horseback riding trail and pack in/pack out. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Nevada Lake WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 293 (South Lincoln-Nevada Creek).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Nevada Lake WMA.
- Boundary and acres: FWP wildlife management area boundaries. Surrounding public land: Montana Cadastral Public Lands, Montana State Library, published 2026.
- District harvest: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025).
FilledTag is not part of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.