Moose Lake in Lincoln County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Moose Lake falls in Lincoln County, part of Montana. The setting is farm and woodlot on every side. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Montana listings. You are 16 miles from Libby. Spokane sits 91 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Moose Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Lincoln County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Moose Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 65°F; the cold one sits at 25°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Moose Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is a ramp at Kootenai River Boat Ramp, half a mile out. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Slee Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Moose Lake.