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
Big Salmon Lake
Flathead County, Montana · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Big Salmon Lake
In Flathead County, Montana, Big Salmon Lake covers about 940 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 4,310 ft above sea level. Seeley Lake is about 28 miles south. Missoula, the nearest city, is about 56 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,310 ft
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Big Salmon Lake in Montana usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Salmon Lake
- Seeley Lakeabout 28 mi south
- Missoulanearest city, about 56 mi southwest
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Questions about Big Salmon Lake
What fish are in Big Salmon Lake?
Lakes like Big Salmon Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Salmon Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Big Salmon Lake?
About 940 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Salmon Lake?
Seeley Lake is about 28 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Big Salmon Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Big Salmon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
