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Fishing Morrell Lake: what the data says
13-acre lake near Montana. The lake tops out around 4 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Walleye fishing at Morrell Lake
In spring, walleye run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 2 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Northern Pike fishing at Morrell Lake
In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Yellow Perch fishing at Morrell Lake
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for fall yellow perch. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Morrell Lake
Spring smallmouth bass on Morrell Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 2 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Morrell Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 2 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Lake Trout fishing at Morrell Lake
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 3 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Morrell Lake also holds crappie (1 to 4 ft in summer), channel catfish (1 to 4 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 3 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Morrell Lake?
Morrell Lake is about 4 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Morrell Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, crappie, channel catfish, rainbow trout, yellow perch, lake trout on Morrell Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Morrell Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Morrell Lake?
For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Pyramid Lake · Lake Inez · Seeley Lake · Lake Alva · Clearwater Lake · Lick Lake (Missoula)
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