The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bull Lake
Lincoln County, Montana · about 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Bull Lake
Bull Lake spreads over about 1,140 acres in Lincoln County, Montana.
From end to end it runs about 4.8 miles with roughly 12.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,330 ft above sea level. Libby is about 16 miles northeast. The closest city is Spokane Valley, about 74 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,330 ft
- County
- Lincoln County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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
Expect the usual Montana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
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 7:48 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bull Lake
- Libbyabout 16 mi northeast
- Spokane Valleynearest city, about 74 mi southwest
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Questions about Bull Lake
What fish are in Bull Lake?
Lakes like Bull 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 Bull 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 Bull Lake?
About 1,140 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bull Lake?
Libby is about 16 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Bull Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bull Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
