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
Little Bitterroot Lake
Flathead County, Montana · about 2,870 acres (4.5 sq mi)
33°F water, calm this morning.
About Little Bitterroot Lake
In Flathead County, Montana, Little Bitterroot Lake covers about 2,870 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. Its surface is about 3,900 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Kalispell, is about 19 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,870 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,900 ft
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 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, walleye, 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. With the surface at 33°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- 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 7:43 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Little Bitterroot Lake
- Kalispellabout 19 mi east
- Evergreenabout 21 mi east
- Somersabout 22 mi east
- Lakesideabout 22 mi east
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Questions about Little Bitterroot Lake
What fish are in Little Bitterroot Lake?
Lakes like Little Bitterroot Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Little Bitterroot 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 Little Bitterroot Lake?
About 2,870 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Bitterroot Lake?
Kalispell is about 19 miles east; Evergreen is about 21 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Little Bitterroot Lake today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Little Bitterroot Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
