Little Buffalo Lake Fishing Guide, Glacier County, Montana

• Overview

  The Glacier County end of Montana holds Little Buffalo Lake. Elevation runs to 4,072 feet. The water covers some 59 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. You are 23 miles from Cut Bank. Lethbridge is the closest city, 58 miles away. Round about: 1 mile out stands Buffalo Lake, 6 miles away is Croffs Lake, 16 miles out stands Sharp Lake, 16 miles away is Boundary Lake and 17 miles out stands Carlow Lake. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Buffalo Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Glacier County cover brook trout, northern pike, longnose sucker and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Little Buffalo Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 64°F at the top of summer and 21°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Little Buffalo Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Buffalo Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Little Buffalo Lake if anything is unclear.