Green Lake in Lincoln County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Green Lake belongs to Lincoln County, Montana. It lies 2,936 feet above sea level. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is low-lying compared with other Montana water we list. You are 2.9 miles from Eureka. Further out sit Libby (39 miles) and Fernie (43 miles). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Lincoln County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brook trout and northern pike. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Green Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 64°F and January near 22°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. Averages suggest open water from about late March through to roughly early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Green Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Black Lake, 0.6 miles away. Rules at Green Lake are worth checking on the day.