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
Fresno Reservoir
Hill County, Montana · about 2,780 acres (4.3 sq mi)
33°F water, calm this morning.
About Fresno Reservoir
Fresno Reservoir spreads over about 2,780 acres in Hill County, Montana.
From end to end it runs about 7.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 25 miles. Its surface is about 2,570 ft above sea level. Havre lies about 12 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 2,780 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 7.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,570 ft
- County
- Hill County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 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.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Montana, largemouth bass, walleye, 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 33°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 7:25 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fresno Reservoir
- Havreabout 12 mi southeast
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Questions about Fresno Reservoir
What fish are in Fresno Reservoir?
Lakes like Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno Reservoir?
About 2,780 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fresno Reservoir?
Havre is about 12 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Fresno Reservoir today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fresno Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
