Pondera County · reservoir · 5,252 acres
Lake Frances
Lake Frances is a reservoir in Pondera 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
91°
52°
17 mph
4%
Fri
Overcast
90°
62°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
95°
62°
31 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
- Dupuyer Creek3.4 mi
- North Fork Dry Fork Marias River6.4 mi
- Abbott Lake8.5 mi
- Stetler Lakes10.2 mi
- Birch Creek10.8 mi
- South Fork Dry Fork Marias River9.7 mi
- Middle Fork Dry Fork Marias River9.8 mi
- Two Medicine River13.9 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.
Lake Frances fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Frances?+
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 Lake Frances?+
Lake Frances is a reservoir in Pondera County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.