Abbot Lake fishing
Abbot Lake
What's biting at Abbot Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Abbot Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Swan River Near Bigfork Mt | 2,100 cfs | → |
| S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt | 6,510 cfs | → |
| Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt | 18,200 cfs | → |
| S F Flathead R Ab Twin C Nr Hungry Horse Mt | 4,220 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt | 5,280 cfs | → |
| N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt | 6,310 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Wayfarers State Park
- Wayfarers State Park Campground
- Handkerchief Lake
- Graves Bay
- Anna Creek Cabin
- West Shore State Park
Parks
- Wayfarers State Park
- West Shore State Park
- Lone Pine State Park
- Yellow Bay State Park
- National Wildlife Refuge Swan River
Reservoirs
- Bigfork Diversion Dam
- Jessup Mill Pond Dam
- Hungry Horse
- Lion Lake Dam
- Flathead County Stormwater Retention Pond
- Cedar Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Abbot Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Abbot Lake
What fish species are found at Abbot Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Abbot Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Abbot Lake.
How do I get to Abbot Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Abbot Lake.