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Georgetown Lake near Anaconda is a high, weedy lake with rainbows, brook trout and kokanee, and great damsel and callibaetis fishing in summer.
Looking for the latest Georgetown 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 Georgetown Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Georgetown Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Georgetown Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and close to ice. Brook trout are spawning near the shoreline.
Leeches and scuds along the weed edges.
Stocking report
See the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocking information for the latest stocking at Georgetown Lake and other Montana waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Georgetown Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Kaufmann', s Scud #12-14, Zebra Midge #14-18, Parachute Adams #14-16, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Georgetown Lake lake details
| Access | Campgrounds and ramps off Montana Highway 1. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,400 ft |
| Nearest town | Anaconda, Montana |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, brook trout and kokanee |
| 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 to 5X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Very popular ice fishery. |
| Camping | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Weather changes fast. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Damsels and callibaetis.
Fall
Brook trout spawn.
How to get there
From Anaconda, take Montana Highway 1 west to Georgetown Lake.