Fishing at Silver Run Lakes, Carbon County, Montana

• Overview

  Silver Run Lakes lies in Carbon County, in Montana. It stands 9,547 feet above sea level. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Carbon County are larger. For supplies, Red Lodge is 12 miles out. Further out sit Absarokee (27 miles) and Columbus (37 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Silver Run Lakes

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Carbon County records list rainbow trout, brook trout, sauger and walleye among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The near bank of Silver Run Lakes is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 50°F and January reads 17°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early June. From about early June to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. On Silver Run Lakes the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lake Gertrude, 0.9 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Silver Run Lakes for certain.