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
Verden Lake
Toole County, Montana · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
34°F water, calm this morning.
About Verden Lake
Verden Lake is a lake in Toole County, Montana, covering about 760 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. Its surface is about 3,270 ft above sea level. Shelby is about 3.5 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,270 ft
- County
- Toole County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 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. With the surface at 34°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
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
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 7:33 am · sunset 4:50 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Verden Lake
- Shelbyabout 3.5 mi southeast
- Cut Bankabout 18 mi west
- Conradabout 26 mi south
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Questions about Verden Lake
What fish are in Verden Lake?
Lakes like Verden 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 Verden 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 Verden Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Verden Lake?
Shelby is about 3.5 miles southeast; Cut Bank is about 18 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Verden Lake today?
The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Verden Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
