Fishing at Sedge Lake, Park County, Montana

• Overview

  Sedge Lake is a Park County water, in Montana. It stands 8,907 feet above sea level. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Some 24 miles away sits Big Sky, the nearest settlement. For a city, Billings is 130 miles off. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout. Most of the shoreline can be walked in a session.

• Where to Fish on Sedge Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Park County include rainbow trout, brook trout, california golden trout and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Treat Sedge Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 53°F, with January the cold end at about 14°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late May. Average temperatures cross freezing around late May in spring and again near early November in autumn. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sedge Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Crescent Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Sedge Lake.