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 Como
Ravalli County, Montana · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Level rising, calm this morning.
About Lake Como
Lake Como spreads over about 760 acres in Ravalli County, Montana.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7 miles. At about 4,230 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Hamilton, is about 13 miles north. Missoula, the nearest city, is about 57 miles north.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,230 ft
- County
- Ravalli County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 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
For a lake of this size in Montana, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. 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
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Rising 0.5 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:35 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Como
- Hamiltonabout 13 mi north
- Missoulanearest city, about 57 mi north
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Questions about Lake Como
What fish are in Lake Como?
Lakes like Lake Como 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 Como?
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 Como?
About 760 acres, with about 7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Como?
Hamilton is about 13 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Como?
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.
Lake Como on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
