The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
War Horse Lake
Petroleum County, Montana · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
52°F water, calm this morning.
About War Horse Lake
In Petroleum County, Montana, War Horse Lake covers about 900 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.6 miles. The water sits about 3,130 ft above sea level. Winnett is about 11 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,130 ft
- County
- Petroleum County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 War Horse Lake 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 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:15 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near War Horse Lake
- Winnettabout 11 mi southeast
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Questions about War Horse Lake
What fish are in War Horse Lake?
Lakes like War Horse 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 War Horse 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 War Horse Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 5.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near War Horse Lake?
Winnett is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at War Horse Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
War Horse Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
