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
Ninepipe Reservoir
Lake County, Montana · about 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Ninepipe Reservoir
In Lake County, Montana, Ninepipe Reservoir covers about 1,040 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.2 miles. Its surface is about 3,020 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ronan, is about 5.1 miles north. The closest city is Missoula, about 39 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,020 ft
- County
- Lake 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 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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. At 39°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
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 7:38 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ninepipe Reservoir
- Ronanabout 5.1 mi north
- Pabloabout 10 mi north
- Polsonabout 16 mi north
- Frenchtownabout 29 mi south
- Missoulanearest city, about 39 mi south
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Questions about Ninepipe Reservoir
What fish are in Ninepipe Reservoir?
Lakes like Ninepipe Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ninepipe Reservoir?
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 Ninepipe Reservoir?
About 1,040 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ninepipe Reservoir?
Ronan is about 5.1 miles north; Pablo is about 10 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Ninepipe Reservoir today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ninepipe Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
