Flathead Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Flathead Lake today
Montana · 187.9 sq mi · updated
Algae likely, 46°F water, level falling, near normal, windy Tuesday (23 mph SSW).
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
5 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.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmmoon overhead · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moonset · wind 7 mph
Wednesday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 1:15 pm – 5:45 pm bestmoon overhead, sunset, moonset · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.3 ft in 7 days. About normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Algae likely Algae likely
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 3 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
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 7:35 am · sunset 5:04 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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