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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Homestead Lake
Roosevelt County, Montana · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Windy Friday (17 mph SE).
About Homestead Lake
Homestead Lake is a lake in Roosevelt County, Montana, covering about 900 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 14.4 miles of shoreline. At about 1,930 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Plentywood lies about 25 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,930 ft
- County
- Roosevelt County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
Lakes like Homestead Lake in Montana usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
5 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:03 am · sunset 4:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Homestead Lake
- Plentywoodabout 25 mi north
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Questions about Homestead Lake
What fish are in Homestead Lake?
Lakes like Homestead Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Homestead 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 Homestead Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Homestead Lake?
Plentywood is about 25 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Homestead Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Homestead Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
