Fishing conditions for McKinley Lake (MT)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 28
1:46 AM
humidity
42%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
20:01AMmoon
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McKinley Lake (MT) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McKinley Lake (MT), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McKinley Lake (MT).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 57°F (14°C) . Sunrise today: 06:09 AM, sunset: 09:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 4 mph (1.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 8:01 PM and moonset at 3:46 AM.
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McKinley Lake (MT) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McKinley Lake (MT), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak), and Thursday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McKinley Lake (MT).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 57°F (14°C) . Sunrise today: 06:09 AM, sunset: 09:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.7 mph (1.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 4 mph (1.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 8:01 PM and moonset at 3:46 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026McKinley Lake is a Montana mountain lake supporting a diverse cold-water fishery of cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout, representative of the outstanding multi-species trout fishing available throughout Montana's glacially formed mountain landscape. Spot Features: McKinley Lake is a Montana mountain lake supporting a cold-water trout fishery of cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout in the mountainous terrain of western or central Montana. All three species respond to small spinners, flies, and bait fished near inlet streams and along the shoreline. Check MFWP for current regulations and stocking information. Seasonality: Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout are active from ice-out in spring through the Montana summer and into fall at McKinley Lake. The best fishing is in late May through September when the lake is ice-free and accessible. The lake is typically frozen and inaccessible from late fall through early spring.
