Mineral County · lake · 14 acres
Crater Lake
Crater Lake is a lake in Mineral 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
Clear
76°
54°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
81°
56°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
77°
53°
13 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Goose Lake2.6 mi
- Trio Lakes2.8 mi
- Straight Creek3.3 mi
- French Lake3.8 mi
- Dalton Lake3.6 mi
- Siamese Lakes5.2 mi
- North Fork Fish Creek3.9 mi
- Pearl Lake3.9 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 Mineral County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.