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Georgetown Lake fishing conditions · Montana

Tonight 9 pm to tomorrow 1 pmRainbow trout

The bite peaks at 68.

Log a trip here
Right now: 60 for rainbow trout, marginalTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Rainbow trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 601 am
  2. 60
  3. 58
  4. 584 am
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 607 am
  8. 60
  9. 60
  10. 5810 am
  11. 58
  12. 58
  13. 601 pm
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 684 pm
  17. 65
  18. 50
  19. 507 pm
  20. 50
  21. 65
  22. 6510 pm
  23. 65
  24. 65Tue
  25. 651 am
  26. 65
  27. 68
  28. 684 am
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 687 am
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 6810 am
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Rainbow trout range 45–68°

Wind
3 mph

From the east-southeast

Light
Dark

Sunrise 8:05 am

Sky
Mostly Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
29°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Montana Western District regulations for these waters.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

68MarginalTonight 9 pm to tomorrow 1 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Western District lakes and reservoirs: 5 brown, rainbow and golden trout and grayling a day, 10 in possession, only 1 over 22". Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Montana Western District

Season here: May–Jun, Sep–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on rainbow trout

Brook Trout

Brook trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

68MarginalTonight 9 pm to tomorrow 1 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Brook trout bite in 40–65° water, best near 52°.

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 1–10 ft down.

Keep

20 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Western District lakes and reservoirs: 20 brook trout a day and in possession. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Montana Western District

Season here: May–Jun, Sep–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on brook trout

Kokanee Salmon

Kokanee salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

68MarginalTonight 9 pm to tomorrow 1 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Kokanee salmon bite in 45–59° water, best near 53°.

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 20–120 ft down.

Keep

20 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Western District: 20 kokanee a day, 40 in possession.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Montana Western District

Season here: Year-round. More on kokanee salmon

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.20 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today8:05 am
  • Sunset today6:28 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Major solunarToday 12:10 am–2:10 am
  • Minor solunarToday 8:30 am–9:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:30 pm–2:30 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Montana FWP has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Montana FWP · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A shallow, fertile 2,800-acre mountain lake at 6,400 ft between Anaconda and Philipsburg off MT Highway 1. One of Montana’s most productive stillwaters — fast-growing rainbow and brook trout plus a strong kokanee salmon fishery — and a hugely popular ice-fishing destination in winter.

Open the third Saturday in May through March 31; the south and east shoreline opens July 1. 5 trout a day including brook trout, only 1 of them a brook trout, which must be over 16". No kokanee limit.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Bitterroot River44 mi · MontanaBest now until 5 am
78Worth the trip
Missouri River at Craig83 mi · MontanaBest tomorrow 12 am–1 pm
92Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Georgetown Lake?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Georgetown Lake you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Georgetown Lake?

Georgetown Lake is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Georgetown Lake?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Georgetown Lake against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Georgetown Lake have?

Georgetown Lake has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Open the third Saturday in May through March 31; the south and east shoreline opens July 1. 5 trout a day including brook trout, only 1 of them a brook trout, which must be over 16". No kokanee limit.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Georgetown Lake?

state agency regulations apply at Georgetown Lake. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Georgetown Lake tidal water?

No. Georgetown Lake is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.