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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Noxon Reservoir
Sanders County, Montana · 7,940 acres (12.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, calm this morning.
About Noxon Reservoir
In Sanders County, Montana, Noxon Reservoir covers 7,940 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Noxon Rapids Dam on the Clark Fork River. Noxon Reservoir on the Clark Fork River is a top smallmouth and largemouth bass fishery in Montana.
From end to end it runs about 10.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 44 miles. The water sits about 2,330 ft above sea level. It reaches about 200 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is about 17 miles southeast. The closest city is Spokane Valley, about 70 miles away.
- Size
- 7,940 acres (12.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 200 ft
- Shoreline
- About 44 miles
- End to end
- About 10.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,330 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Noxon Rapids Dam, Clark Fork River
- County
- Sanders County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Noxon Reservoir
Noxon Reservoir holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, trout and kokanee salmon. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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
- 7
6 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 7:46 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Noxon Reservoir
- Thompson Fallsabout 17 mi southeast
- Osburnabout 28 mi southwest
- Wallaceabout 29 mi south
- Kelloggabout 29 mi southwest
- Spokane Valleynearest city, about 70 mi west
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Questions about Noxon Reservoir
What fish are in Noxon Reservoir?
Noxon Reservoir holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Noxon Reservoir?
About 200 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Noxon Reservoir?
7,940 acres, with about 44 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Noxon Reservoir?
Thompson Falls is about 17 miles southeast; Osburn is about 28 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Noxon Reservoir today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Noxon Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
