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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lower Saint Mary Lake
Glacier County, Montana · about 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, calm this morning.
About Lower Saint Mary Lake
Lower Saint Mary Lake is a lake in Glacier County, Montana, covering about 1,990 acres.
It stretches about 5.7 miles end to end with roughly 13.8 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,470 ft above sea level. The nearest town, North Browning, is about 23 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.8 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,470 ft
- County
- Glacier County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:40 am · sunset 4:55 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lower Saint Mary Lake
- North Browningabout 23 mi southeast
- Browningabout 23 mi southeast
- South Browningabout 24 mi southeast
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Questions about Lower Saint Mary Lake
What fish are in Lower Saint Mary Lake?
Lakes like Lower Saint Mary 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 Lower Saint Mary 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 Lower Saint Mary Lake?
About 1,990 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lower Saint Mary Lake?
North Browning is about 23 miles southeast; Browning is about 23 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lower Saint Mary Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lower Saint Mary Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
