The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Wheatland County, Montana · about 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this morning.
About Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Deadmans Basin Reservoir spreads over about 1,720 acres in Wheatland County, Montana.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.5 miles. Its surface is about 3,910 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ryegate, is about 7.7 miles east. The closest city is Billings, about 58 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,720 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,910 ft
- County
- Wheatland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Montana, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deadmans Basin Reservoir
- Ryegateabout 7.7 mi east
- Harlowtonabout 19 mi west
- Billingsnearest city, about 58 mi southeast
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Questions about Deadmans Basin Reservoir
What fish are in Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
Lakes like Deadmans Basin Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Deadmans Basin 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 Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
About 1,720 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deadmans Basin Reservoir?
Ryegate is about 7.7 miles east; Harlowton is about 19 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Deadmans Basin Reservoir today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Deadmans Basin Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
