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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ennis Lake
Madison County, Montana · 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
45°F water, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About Ennis Lake
In Madison County, Montana, Ennis Lake covers 1,920 acres; it is a reservoir. It sits on the Madison River. Ennis Lake is a shallow Madison River impoundment created in 1905 by the Montana Power Company and is popular with trout anglers.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 10.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 4,820 ft above sea level. It reaches about 20 ft at its deepest. Virginia City is about 14 miles southwest.
- Size
- 1,920 acres (3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 20 ft
- Shoreline
- About 10.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,820 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Madison River
- County
- Madison County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 22 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Ennis Lake
Ennis Lake holds trout. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
3 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 7:23 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ennis Lake
- Virginia Cityabout 14 mi southwest
- Big Skyabout 17 mi southeast
- Four Cornersabout 27 mi northeast
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Questions about Ennis Lake
What fish are in Ennis Lake?
Ennis Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ennis Lake?
About 20 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Ennis Lake?
1,920 acres, with about 10.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ennis Lake?
Virginia City is about 14 miles southwest; Big Sky is about 17 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Ennis Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ennis Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
