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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Georgetown Lake
Granite County, Montana · 2,820 acres (4.4 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Georgetown Lake
In Granite County, Montana, Georgetown Lake covers 2,820 acres; it is a reservoir. Georgetown Lake, near Anaconda at over 6,000 feet elevation, is a popular high-mountain trout and kokanee fishery.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.1 miles. Its surface is about 6,380 ft above sea level. It reaches about 38 ft at its deepest. Philipsburg lies about 8.4 miles to the north. The closest city is Missoula, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- 2,820 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 38 ft
- Shoreline
- About 16.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,380 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Granite County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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 in Georgetown Lake
Anglers come to Georgetown Lake for trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. With the surface at 37°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Georgetown Lake
- Philipsburgabout 8.4 mi north
- Anacondaabout 16 mi east
- Warm Springsabout 23 mi east
- Deer Lodgeabout 29 mi northeast
- Missoulanearest city, about 57 mi northwest
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Questions about Georgetown Lake
What fish are in Georgetown Lake?
Georgetown Lake holds trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Georgetown Lake?
About 38 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Georgetown Lake?
2,820 acres, with about 16.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Georgetown Lake?
Philipsburg is about 8.4 miles north; Anaconda is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Georgetown Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Georgetown Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
