The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kintla Lake
Flathead County, Montana · about 1,700 acres (2.7 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Kintla Lake
Kintla Lake spreads over about 1,700 acres in Flathead County, Montana.
From end to end it runs about 4.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.7 miles. Its surface is about 4,010 ft above sea level. Eureka lies about 32 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,700 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.7 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,010 ft
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Expect the usual Montana mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
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 7:44 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Kintla Lake
- Eurekaabout 32 mi west
- Whitefishabout 36 mi south
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Questions about Kintla Lake
What fish are in Kintla Lake?
Lakes like Kintla 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 Kintla 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 Kintla Lake?
About 1,700 acres, with about 11.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Kintla Lake?
Eureka is about 32 miles west; Whitefish is about 36 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Kintla Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Kintla Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
