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
Pishkun Reservoir
Teton County, Montana · about 1,490 acres (2.3 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Pishkun Reservoir
Pishkun Reservoir spreads over about 1,490 acres in Teton County, Montana.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.3 miles. At about 4,370 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Choteau, is about 15 miles northeast. The closest city is Great Falls, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,490 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,370 ft
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Lakes like Pishkun Reservoir in Montana usually hold 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 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 7:32 am · sunset 4:54 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pishkun Reservoir
- Choteauabout 15 mi northeast
- Great Fallsnearest city, about 55 mi east
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Questions about Pishkun Reservoir
What fish are in Pishkun Reservoir?
Lakes like Pishkun 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 Pishkun 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 Pishkun Reservoir?
About 1,490 acres, with about 13.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pishkun Reservoir?
Choteau is about 15 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Pishkun Reservoir today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pishkun Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
