Bohn Lake Fishing in Powell County, Montana

• Overview

  Out in Powell County, Montana, sits Bohn Lake. The water sits 7,133 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Deer Lodge lies 12 miles from the water. Warm Springs lies 12 miles off, Anaconda another 13 miles. Not far off: Ryan Lake 1.2 miles away, Lower Elliot Lake at about 2.4 miles, Upper Elliot Lake 2.4 miles away, Caruthers Lake at about 2.7 miles and Goat Lake 3 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Bohn Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Powell County records list rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, northern pike and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Bohn Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 57°F and January near 20°F on the long-run figures. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Bohn Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Ryan Lake is 1.2 miles distant. Signs at Bohn Lake carry more weight than any list.