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
Lake Bowdoin
Phillips County, Montana · about 3,930 acres (6.1 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bowdoin
Lake Bowdoin spreads over about 3,930 acres in Phillips County, Montana.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 2,210 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Malta, is about 7.3 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,930 acres (6.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,210 ft
- County
- Phillips County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 32°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
- 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 7:15 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bowdoin
- Maltaabout 7.3 mi west
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Questions about Lake Bowdoin
What fish are in Lake Bowdoin?
Lakes like Lake Bowdoin usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bowdoin?
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 Lake Bowdoin?
About 3,930 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bowdoin?
Malta is about 7.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bowdoin today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bowdoin on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
