WikiCatchEarthquake Lake
Montana, United States
- lake
- 4 species listed
- 44.8419, -111.3885
Earthquake Lake is a lake in Montana, United States. WikiCatch lists 4 fish species for this water, including Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat trout. The nearest other water we map in Montana is Cabin Creek, 9.8 km away.
Species at Earthquake Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Cabin Creekstream9.8 km
- Hebgen Lakereservoir14 km
- Wade Lakelake15 km
- Cliff Lakelake15 km
- Duck Creekstream20 km
- Hidden Lakelake21 km
- Buttermilk Creekstream22 km
- Taylor Creekstream23 km
About Earthquake Lake
Tucked into Montana, United States, Earthquake Lake is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Earthquake Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
- For Brown trout
When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.
- For Cutthroat trout
When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Earthquake Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Earthquake Lake, make sure your licence covers Montana, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Montana fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.