lake · Montana
Public lake fishery in Montana. The record book is open — every verified catch here counts.
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surface elevation
Well above normal for early September, and holding this week. Above 90% of past September 5s on record.
2,892.92 ft measured at Polson Mt, 13.2 miles from the center of this water, read at 11:30 PM on Sep 5. That is in the 90th percentile for September 5 across 26 years of record. The median for this date is 2,892.62 ft, and the lowest tenth of years on record sat under 2,891.75 ft. Last read 70 min ago.
No verified catches yet. The record book is wide open.
Quiet water
No catches logged here lately. First one on the board sets the pace.
Readings come from USGS monitoring location 12371550, Flathead Lake at Polson MT, 13.2 miles from the center of Flathead Lake. It reports reservoir elevation. Values refresh every 30 minutes and are provisional until the agency reviews them. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
Fish Club protects exact catch locations by default. Records show the waterbody — never an angler's GPS pin.
Anglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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