Where to Fish Chrome Lake


Relatively easy access via Benbow Road. Large shrimp (1") and many leeches present. Grayling from 2020 plant looked good in 2024 sample. Will continue stocking both species.

Size: 3.6 acres
Elevation: 8534.56 ft
Directions: Reached via the benbow mine road. The lake is outside the absaroka-beartooth wilderness. Marginal for 2 wheel drives. Advisable to walk down.
Status of the Fishery:
Township/Range/Section: 05S 16E 31
Latitude/Longitude: 45.3508 -109.79643
FWP Region: Region 5  
County: Stillwater
Fishing District: Central
Type: MTNLAKE
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Year Species Abbrv Length Weight M/C Count Sex Mort Hook Scar Disease Scales Otolith Fin Clip Tag Comment Genetics Age Stomach Intercept Slope Gear Equipment Trip Date Pass/Run Water Section Lat/Down Lon/Down Lat/Up Lon/Up Agency Start Depth End Depth
Year Angler Days Std. Error
2021 593 318
View the latest Montana Fishing Regulations.

This waterbody has a fish consumption advisory. Please see the link for guidelines.

Fish Consumption Guidelines (PDF)

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