Lake Aries Fishing in Park County, Montana

• Overview

  In Montana, Lake Aries falls inside Park County. It sits at 9,560 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Compared with other Montana water on our list, it sits high. For supplies, Red Lodge is 35 miles out. Absarokee lies 38 miles off, Livingston another 48 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Aries

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Park County cover rainbow trout, brook trout and california golden trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Lake Aries rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 13°F in January up to 51°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late May and starts locking again about early November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. On Lake Aries the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Sourdough Lake is 0.2 miles distant. The position on Lake Aries is worth confirming on the day.