Gallatin County · lake · 1 acres
Crater Lake
Crater Lake is a lake in Gallatin County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
73°
50°
11 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
79°
57°
17 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
77°
47°
15 mph
9%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Swim Lake3.8 mi
- Arden Lake4.0 mi
- Hyalite Lake3.3 mi
- Twin Lakes3.2 mi
- Palace Lake4.5 mi
- Fridley Lakes4.3 mi
- Heather Lake4.8 mi
- South Fork Swan Creek4.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Crater Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crater Lake?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Crater Lake?+
Crater Lake is a lake in Gallatin County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.