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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Quartz Lake
Flathead County, Montana · about 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Quartz Lake
In Flathead County, Montana, Quartz Lake covers about 810 acres.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 8.4 miles of shoreline. At about 4,420 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Whitefish is about 30 miles south.
- Size
- About 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,420 ft
- County
- Flathead County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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
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 47°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.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
4 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 7:42 am · sunset 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Quartz Lake
- Whitefishabout 30 mi south
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Questions about Quartz Lake
What fish are in Quartz Lake?
Lakes like Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz Lake?
About 810 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Quartz Lake?
Whitefish is about 30 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Quartz Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Quartz Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
