The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Medicine Lake
Sheridan County, Montana · 8,220 acres (12.8 sq mi)
39°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake spreads over 8,220 acres in Sheridan County, Montana. Medicine Lake lies within Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Montana.
It stretches about 7.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 34 miles. At about 1,930 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Plentywood is about 20 miles north.
- Size
- 8,220 acres (12.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 7.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,930 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Sheridan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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 in Medicine Lake
Anglers come to Medicine Lake for northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill and sunfish. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 7:02 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Medicine Lake
- Plentywoodabout 20 mi north
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Questions about Medicine Lake
What fish are in Medicine Lake?
Medicine Lake holds northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Medicine 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 Medicine Lake?
8,220 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Medicine Lake?
Plentywood is about 20 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Medicine Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Medicine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
