Lost Lake Fishing near Eureka, Montana

• Overview

  Lost Lake is one of the Lincoln County waters in Montana. The land about it is lake country bush. Around 30 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It lies lower than most water we list in Montana. Eureka is the closest town at 4.3 miles. The nearest city of size is Lethbridge, 116 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  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. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Lincoln County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brook trout, northern pike and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Treat Lost Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 62°F and January at 20°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Average temperatures cross freezing around early April in spring and again near late November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lost Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Rock Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Lost Lake in particular, ask before you travel.