Reservoir · Flathead, Montana
Hungry Horse Reservoir near Hungry Horse
Location Snapshot
Hungry Horse Reservoir is a large South Fork Flathead storage reservoir above Hungry Horse Dam in western Montana, with a distinctly coldwater fishery. Lake trout are the catalog-supported target, while trolling and spinning reflect the broad stillwater character of this mountain reservoir.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
54°F
Feels like
49°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 12 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 64°F / Low 33°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 43°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 48°F
Chance 44%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 52°F / Low 43°F
Chance 79%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 8 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake trout are present in Hungry Horse Reservoir near Hungry Horse.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Flathead, Montana
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Flathead
Management Category
Native trout / bull trout reservoir
Regulation Scope
Hungry Horse Reservoir near Hungry Horse.
Regulation Summary
Hungry Horse Reservoir: FWP Western District lakes/reservoirs plus bull trout catch-card rules. Confirm current regulations.
Target Species
Lake Trout
Public Access
Public