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Ennis Lake is a shallow, weedy lake on the Madison where rainbows and browns cruise the flats.
Looking for the latest Ennis Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Ennis Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Ennis Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Ennis Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall fish cruise the shallows as the water cools.
Leeches and nymphs along the weed edges.
Stocking report
See the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocking information for the latest stocking at Ennis Lake and other Montana waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Ennis Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Zebra Midge #16-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Ennis Lake lake details
| Access | Ramps and shoreline off North Ennis Lake Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,800 ft |
| Nearest town | Ennis, Montana |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows and browns |
| Regulations | Check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulations for current rules. A Montana fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing. |
| Camping | BLM camping nearby |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Very warm in summer. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Warm water.
Fall
Cruising fish.
How to get there
From Ennis, take US-287 north and North Ennis Lake Road.