Hidden Lake Fishing near Anaconda, Montana

• Overview

  Hidden Lake stands in Deer Lodge County, Montana. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Anaconda sits 14 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Warm Springs is 20 miles away, with Deer Lodge at 25 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hidden Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Deer Lodge County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, Arctic grayling and brown trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Hidden Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 19°F and July at about 56°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Hidden Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Echo Lake, 3.4 miles out. Nothing on Hidden Lake should be assumed from this page alone.