Othorp Lake near Eureka: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lincoln County in Montana is where Othorp Lake sits. The bank is 3,064 feet above sea level. Roughly 150 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is among the larger waters listed here for Lincoln County. 2.7 miles away sits Eureka, the nearest town. Libby is 38 miles and Fernie 45 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Othorp Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Lincoln County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Othorp Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 22°F in January and 64°F in August. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Time your trip to Othorp Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Baker Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Othorp Lake if anything is unclear.