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
Bynum Reservoir
Teton County, Montana · about 2,910 acres (4.5 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Bynum Reservoir
In Teton County, Montana, Bynum Reservoir covers about 2,910 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 10.1 miles of shoreline. At about 4,170 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Choteau is about 14 miles southeast. The closest city is Great Falls, about 60 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,910 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,170 ft
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- 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
- 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
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 7:33 am · sunset 4:54 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bynum Reservoir
- Choteauabout 14 mi southeast
- Conradabout 26 mi northeast
- Great Fallsnearest city, about 60 mi southeast
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Questions about Bynum Reservoir
What fish are in Bynum Reservoir?
Lakes like Bynum Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bynum Reservoir?
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 Bynum Reservoir?
About 2,910 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bynum Reservoir?
Choteau is about 14 miles southeast; Conrad is about 26 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Bynum Reservoir today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bynum Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
