Flathead County · lake · 6,910 acres
Lake McDonald
Lake McDonald is a lake in Flathead 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
89°
57°
8 mph
8%
Fri
Overcast
90°
64°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
94°
65°
16 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
- Howe Lake3.3 mi
- Fish Creek3.6 mi
- Fish Lake3.2 mi
- Rogers Lake5.4 mi
- Walton Creek4.2 mi
- Johns Lake4.9 mi
- Apgar Creek5.0 mi
- Lincoln Creek6.4 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.
Lake McDonald fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake McDonald?+
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 McDonald?+
Lake McDonald is a lake in Flathead County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.