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
Seeley Lake
Missoula County, Montana · 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake spreads over 1,030 acres in Missoula County, Montana. Seeley Lake, in the Clearwater chain, gives its name to the nearby town of Seeley Lake, Montana.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end with roughly 12 miles of shoreline. At about 4,000 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 125 ft. Seeley Lake sits right on the water. Missoula, the nearest city, is about 31 miles southwest.
- Size
- 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 125 ft
- Shoreline
- About 12 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,000 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Missoula County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Seeley Lake
The fish here: kokanee salmon, northern pike, trout, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 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
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:35 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Seeley Lake
- Seeley Lakeon the shore
- Bonner-West Riversideabout 27 mi southwest
- East Missoulaabout 29 mi southwest
- Clintonabout 29 mi south
- Missoulanearest city, about 31 mi southwest
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Questions about Seeley Lake
What fish are in Seeley Lake?
Seeley Lake holds kokanee salmon, northern pike, trout, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Seeley Lake?
About 125 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Seeley Lake?
1,030 acres, with about 12 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Seeley Lake?
Seeley Lake is on the shore; Bonner-West Riverside is about 27 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Seeley Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Seeley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
