Fishing conditions for Flathead Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is evening
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Now, July 21
2:47 AM
humidity
81%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
12:47AMmoon
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Flathead Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Flathead 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 Friday (11 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Sunday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Flathead Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 04:59 AM, sunset: 08:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:47 PM and moonset at 10:49 PM.
About this spot
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Flathead Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Flathead 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 Friday (11 PM peak), Saturday (11 PM peak), and Sunday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Flathead Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 04:59 AM, sunset: 08:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.09 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:47 PM and moonset at 10:49 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, a 185,000-acre glacier-formed wonder in western Montana between Polson and Kalispell. It is home to lake trout, the federally threatened bull trout, westslope cutthroat trout, and lake whitefish, making it one of the most ecologically significant and beautiful freshwater lakes in North America. The surrounding Mission Mountains and Flathead Valley create a stunning backdrop for fishing in this iconic Montana landmark. Spot Features: Flathead Lake is a massive 185,000-acre natural glacial lake in Lake and Flathead counties, Montana, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. Lake trout are targeted by trolling deep-running lures and spoons at 60-150 feet, bull trout (catch-and-release only) are caught by trolling and jigging in the deeper sections, cutthroat trout near the lake surface and along tributary stream mouths, perch on small jigs and minnow rigs in fall. Seasonality: Lake trout are the primary species of Flathead Lake, active year-round in the cold, deep water, with the best fishing in spring when fish move shallower after winter and in fall. Bull trout, a federally threatened native species, are present but subject to strict catch-and-release regulations, their best fishing is in fall during spawning. Cutthroat trout and yellow perch are active through the open-water season. Whitefish are most accessible through ice fishing in winter.
