Lake Levinsky in Madison County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Levinsky falls in Madison County, part of Montana. This is mixed forest ground. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Big Sky sits 1.4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Billings is 144 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Levinsky

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Madison County records list rainbow trout, brown trout, mountain whitefish and brook trout among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Lake Levinsky the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 55°F, with January the cold end at about 16°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Levinsky.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Ulerys Lakes is 1.7 miles off. Confirm access to Lake Levinsky locally before you travel.