The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ashley Lake
Flathead County, Montana · 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, calm this morning.
About Ashley Lake
Ashley Lake spreads over 3,240 acres in Flathead County, Montana. Ashley Lake is one of the clearest lakes in Montana and is managed as a kokanee fishery.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end with roughly 14.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 3,950 ft above sea level. It reaches about 220 ft at its deepest. Kalispell lies about 11 miles to the east.
- Size
- 3,240 acres (5.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 220 ft
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,950 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Flathead County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Ashley Lake
Ashley Lake holds trout, kokanee salmon and yellow perch. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:43 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ashley Lake
- Kalispellabout 11 mi east
- Evergreenabout 13 mi east
- Whitefishabout 17 mi northeast
- Somersabout 18 mi southeast
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Questions about Ashley Lake
What fish are in Ashley Lake?
Ashley Lake holds trout, kokanee salmon and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ashley Lake?
About 220 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Ashley Lake?
3,240 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ashley Lake?
Kalispell is about 11 miles east; Evergreen is about 13 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Ashley Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ashley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
