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
Freezeout Lake
Teton County, Montana · about 4,370 acres (6.8 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (17 mph S).
About Freezeout Lake
In Teton County, Montana, Freezeout Lake covers about 4,370 acres; it is a natural lake. Freezeout Lake is a shallow lake at the heart of a wildlife management area famous for massive snow goose migrations, not for fishing.
It stretches about 5.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. At about 3,770 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Choteau lies about 8.7 miles to the northwest. Great Falls, the nearest city, is about 35 miles east.
- Size
- About 4,370 acres (6.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 5.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,770 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Freezeout Lake
Anglers come to Freezeout Lake for yellow perch and trout. With the surface at 48°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 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 7:31 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Freezeout Lake
- Choteauabout 8.7 mi northwest
- Sun Prairieabout 26 mi east
- Great Fallsnearest city, about 35 mi east
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Questions about Freezeout Lake
What fish are in Freezeout Lake?
Freezeout Lake holds yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Freezeout 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 Freezeout Lake?
About 4,370 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Freezeout Lake?
Choteau is about 8.7 miles northwest; Sun Prairie is about 26 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Freezeout Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Freezeout Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
