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Lakeside MarinaHelena MontanaListing Type: MarinaCity: Helena Montana Region: Southwest Montana 406-227-6413 http://www.lakeside-resort.com |  More Images |
Lakeside Marina is located on the shores of Hauser Lake, a reservoir on the Missouri River at the east edge of the Rocky Mountains. The marina is ten miles northeast of Helena, historic capital of Montana. The lake is fifteen miles long and one mile wide at the Resort. The lake yields kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout, walleye and perch. The marina has a bar, restaurant, casino, tackle shop, playground, picnic area, and swimming beach. The marina also has a full service convenience store.
The bar includes a small casino with 18 video gaming machines. The full-service restaurant serves a variety of foods including sandwiches, hamburgers, Chester Fried Chicken, steaks and walleye filets. The Lewis and Clark dining room is smoke free and air conditioned. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.
The marina is located off the lake which provides protection from storms. It has ninety-six, 16 to 20 foot boat slips. The slips rent for $9 to $12 per day. Gasoline is available on the water at the tackle shop which sells bait, tackle and RV supplies. The latest fishing information is free. Kayaks and aqua-bikes are available for rent.
The bar overlooks the patio, lawn, playground and lake. There are swings, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. Picnic tables are available on the patio and lawn. The swimming area in the lake has a gentle bottom slope with no drop-offs. No lifeguard is provided. A variety of waterfowl can be seen on the lake and elk, deer and other wildlife often roam on the hillside and meadows across the lake. The lawn is available for weddings, catered picnics, group meetings and other events. Catering is available for groups up to 500 persons.
Kokanee salmon are usually concentrated in large schools, the cliffs directly across from the Marina are a favorite trolling site. Kokanee are taken primarily by trolling attracters and spinning lures. Night fishermen use glow-hooks tipped with corn or maggots. The salmon average 17 inches. The largest salmon are three years old and will spawn and die in the fall. During the spawning season in November, bald eagles migrate to the lake to feed on the salmon. The US record Kokanee was caught from Hauser Lake in 2001.
Rainbow and brown trout generally range from 1 to 7 pounds; although large browns up to 15 lbs. have been taken. In the spring these fish sometimes concentrate at the mouth of the marina and limits can be taken while tied up to the dock. Trout are usually caught by trolling, casting spoons and bait fishing.
Walleye and perch are most frequently caught in the Causeway Arm, a branch of the lake connecting to Lake Helena. These fish are generally caught on jigs or bait.
The Lakeside Tackle Shop has a full stock of the bait and lures that are most successful in catching fish on the Lake. There is also a display of pictures of recent catches, along with current fishing information. There is a weekly prize for the largest fish.
The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition passed along this stretch of the Missouri River in July of 1805. At the time they passed near Lakeside Marina, Lewis was bringing the boats up the river while Clark was traveling overland in search of Indians from which to buy horses. There are two camp sites on Hauser Lake, Lewis', which is located near Soup Creek approximately four miles downstream from the marina and Clark's campsite at Gulliot Springs one mile upstream. Detailed information on Lewis and Clark's travel from Great Falls to the headwaters of the Missouri is available. Boat trips to the campsites can be arranged at the Marina.
Directions: Lakeside Resort is located on Hauser Lake, a reservoir on the Missouri River. It is located 10 miles from Helena at 5295 York Road. From Helena take Custer Avenue east to York Road, take the left fork at the Y of York Road and Canyon Ferry Road and follow York Road 10 miles to the Resort. From East Helena take Wiley Drive north 4 miles to York Road, then right 6 miles to Lakeside Resort. Hauser Lake is 15 miles long and one mile wide at the Resort. York Road provides access to Gates of the Mountains Wilderness area and excellent wildlife viewing areas, fly fishing and stream fishing. Guide service is available at Lakeside Resort.
Lakeside Marina
5295 York Road, Helena, MT 59601
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