Fishing Two Point Lake in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

• Overview

  Two Point Lake lies in Lewis and Clark County, in Montana. Around the bank it is rolling bush. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Lincoln is the closest town at 14 miles. It is 176 miles to Lethbridge, the nearest city. Nearest other option: Parker Lake at 1.1 miles, Twin Lakes 3.3 miles off, Meadow Lake at 3.4 miles, Heart Lake 3.5 miles off and Bighorn Lake at 5.8 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Two Point Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Lewis and Clark County include rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, brown trout and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Two Point Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 56°F at the top of summer and 18°F at the bottom of winter. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Two Point Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Parker Lake sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Two Point Lake.