Fishing Mirror Lake in Park County, Montana

• Overview

  Mirror Lake is a Park County water, in Montana. It stands 9,662 feet above sea level. At roughly 23 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is high ground by Montana standards. Livingston at 33 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Billings, 87 miles distant. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Mirror Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Park County: rainbow trout, brook trout, california golden trout and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Mirror Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 49°F, the coldest about 15°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early June. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early June until roughly early November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It sets the rhythm of the year at Mirror Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Rainbow Lakes at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Mirror Lake should be assumed from this page alone.