Carbon County · lake · 34 acres
Desolation Lake
Desolation Lake is a lake in Carbon 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
Overcast
67°
46°
19 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
72°
52°
23 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
69°
48°
27 mph
1%
↗ 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
- Planaria Lake0.6 mi
- Snail Lake0.8 mi
- Anchor Lake0.8 mi
- Widowed Lake0.9 mi
- Big Butte Lake0.8 mi
- Shrimp Lake1.2 mi
- Indian Knife Lake1.1 mi
- Triangle Lake1.1 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.
Desolation Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Desolation 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 Desolation Lake?+
Desolation Lake is a lake in Carbon County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.