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
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Flathead County, Montana · 23,600 acres (36.9 sq mi)
48°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Hungry Horse Reservoir
In Flathead County, Montana, Hungry Horse Reservoir covers 23,600 acres; it is a reservoir. Hungry Horse Dam holds it back on the South Fork Flathead River. Hungry Horse Reservoir is impounded by Hungry Horse Dam on the South Fork of the Flathead River.
It stretches about 23.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 102 miles. Its surface is about 3,550 ft above sea level. It reaches about 500 ft at its deepest. Columbia Falls is about 8.1 miles northwest.
- Size
- 23,600 acres (36.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 500 ft
- Shoreline
- About 102 miles
- End to end
- About 23.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,550 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Hungry Horse Dam, South Fork Flathead River
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Hungry Horse Reservoir
Hungry Horse Reservoir holds trout. With the surface at 48°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
Falling 0.8 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:39 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hungry Horse Reservoir
- Columbia Fallsabout 8.1 mi northwest
- Bigforkabout 13 mi southwest
- Evergreenabout 14 mi west
- Whitefishabout 16 mi northwest
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Questions about Hungry Horse Reservoir
What fish are in Hungry Horse Reservoir?
Hungry Horse Reservoir holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hungry Horse Reservoir?
About 500 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Hungry Horse Reservoir?
23,600 acres, with about 102 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hungry Horse Reservoir?
Columbia Falls is about 8.1 miles northwest; Bigfork is about 13 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Hungry Horse Reservoir today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hungry Horse Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
