Where to Fish Lightning Lake


Fish were progeny of Sylvan Lake stock. Goldens spawn in the outlet. Offspring spend time in Little Lightning, then move back into Lightning. Muliple fire rings. Heavy use. The 2003 sample was obtained using angling.

Size: 61.3 acres
Elevation: 9393.92 ft
Directions: Up Trail #90 from Initial Creek to east side of tumble creek or east side of lightning creek. May be best from near mouth of divide creek.
Status of the Fishery:
Township/Range/Section: 06S 13E 2
Latitude/Longitude: 45.33387 -110.07004
FWP Region: Region 5 
County: Sweet Grass
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
2017 199 199
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