Fishing conditions for Canyon Ferry Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, July 24
7:56 AM
humidity
46%uv index
0lowcloud cover
34%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:00AMmoon
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Canyon Ferry Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Canyon Ferry Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Tomorrow (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Canyon Ferry Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 70°F (21°C) . Sunrise today: 04:56 AM, sunset: 08:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.5 mph (2 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.7 mph (3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:00 PM and moonset at 11:42 PM.
About this spot
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Canyon Ferry Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Canyon Ferry Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Tomorrow (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Canyon Ferry Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 70°F (21°C) . Sunrise today: 04:56 AM, sunset: 08:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.5 mph (2 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.7 mph (3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:00 PM and moonset at 11:42 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Canyon Ferry Lake is a 35,000-acre reservoir on the Missouri River near Helena, Montana, one of the state's largest reservoirs and a multi-species fishing destination known for walleye, yellow perch, rainbow trout, and brown trout. Its dramatic canyon scenery and diverse fishery make it a benchmark Montana reservoir fishery drawing anglers from Helena and across western Montana. Spot Features: Canyon Ferry Lake is a 35,000-acre USACE reservoir on the Missouri River in Lewis and Clark County near Helena, Montana, featuring dramatic canyon scenery and diverse structure. Walleye are targeted by trolling crankbaits and jig-and-minnow rigs, rainbow and brown trout by trolling and standard spinning techniques, yellow perch on small minnow rigs in fall. Multiple boat ramps and campgrounds provide access. Seasonality: Walleye are the primary sport fish at Canyon Ferry Lake, with peak fishing in spring during the spawning run and in fall. Yellow perch are most catchable in fall and through the ice in Montana winters. Rainbow trout and brown trout are most active in spring and fall. The canyon lake setting creates excellent cold-water trout habitat year-round.
