Redrock Lake Fishing in Glacier County, Montana

• Overview

  In Montana, Redrock Lake belongs to Glacier County. It sits at 5,043 feet above sea level. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest town is Cardston, 33 miles away. It is 74 miles to Lethbridge, the nearest city. Within a short run: Fishercap Lake just 1 mile, Lake Josephine at 1.7 miles, Windmaker Lake just 1.9 miles, Stump Lake at 2.1 miles and Swiftcurrent Lake just 2.1 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Redrock Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Glacier County include brook trout, northern pike, longnose sucker and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Redrock Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 55°F on average, January about 16°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Redrock Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Fishercap Lake, 1 mile out. For Redrock Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.