Flathead Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Flathead Lake today
Montana · 187.9 sq mi · updated
Algae likely, 44°F water, level falling, near normal, calm this morning.
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
88% Good chance for lake trout today · 26–124 ft deep
- Water 44°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 26–124 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: open water, about 2% of them, 40–92 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
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.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.2 ft in 7 days. About normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Algae likely Algae likely
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 4 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:39 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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