Fishing at Coquina Lake, Ravalli County, Montana

• Overview

  Within Ravalli County, Montana, you have Coquina Lake. The surroundings are mixed forest. Around 28 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Few waters listed in Ravalli County are bigger. The nearest place of any size is Hamilton, 19 miles away. Stevensville is 35 miles and Lolo 50 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Coquina Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Ravalli County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Coquina Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 55°F for August and 17°F for December. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Coquina Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Upper Bear Lake is 0.7 miles off. What applies at Coquina Lake may have changed since it was mapped.