Madison County · lake · 5 acres
Painted Lake
Painted Lake is a lake in Madison 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
73°
53°
13 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
77°
54°
20 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
76°
49°
16 mph
2%
→ 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
- Cataract Lake0.1 mi
- Gnome Lake0.2 mi
- Tallus Lake0.3 mi
- Clear Lake0.4 mi
- Hilgard Lake0.3 mi
- Blue Paradise Lake1.0 mi
- Comet Lake1.2 mi
- Dead Lakes1.3 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.
Painted Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Painted 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 Painted Lake?+
Painted Lake is a lake in Madison County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.