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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Weigand Reservoir
Phillips County, Montana · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (15 mph ESE).
About Weigand Reservoir
Weigand Reservoir spreads over about 850 acres in Phillips County, Montana.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10.6 miles. At about 2,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Fort Belknap Agency, is about 22 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,530 ft
- County
- Phillips County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
For a lake of this size in Montana, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°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.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
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 7:18 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Weigand Reservoir
- Fort Belknap Agencyabout 22 mi northwest
- Maltaabout 24 mi east
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Questions about Weigand Reservoir
What fish are in Weigand Reservoir?
Lakes like Weigand 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 Weigand 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 Weigand Reservoir?
About 850 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Weigand Reservoir?
Fort Belknap Agency is about 22 miles northwest; Malta is about 24 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Weigand Reservoir today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Weigand Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
