Blanchard Lake fishing
Blanchard Lake
What's biting at Blanchard 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 Blanchard Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt | 18,700 cfs | → |
| N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt | 6,720 cfs | → |
| S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt | 6,690 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt | 5,540 cfs | → |
| Swan River Near Bigfork Mt | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Mill Cr Ab Bassoo Cr Nr Niarada Mt | 2 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Whitefish State Park
- Whitefish Lake State Park
- Tally Lake
- Tally Lake Campground
- Ashley Lake South Campground
- Star Meadow Guard Station Cabin
Parks
Reservoirs
- Whitefish Sewage Lagoon
- Flathead County Stormwater Retention Pond
- Smith Lake Dam
- Cedar Creek
- Lion Lake Dam
- Hungry Horse
Boat launches
- Lakeside Boulevard Whitefish
- Whitefish Lake Park Boat Access
- Us 2 Columbia Falls
- Bayou Road Flathead County
- Hungry Horse
- North Ashley Lake Road Flathead County
Points of interest
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 Blanchard Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Blanchard Lake
What fish species are found at Blanchard Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Blanchard 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 Blanchard Lake.
How do I get to Blanchard 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 Blanchard Lake.