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Fishing Rogers Lake: what the data says
195-acre lake near Montana. The lake tops out around 15 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.
Arctic Grayling fishing at Rogers Lake
Spring arctic grayling on Rogers Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 3 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dusk | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Rogers Lake
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 3 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 15 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Rogers Lake?
Rogers Lake is about 15 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 Rogers Lake?
Anglers target arctic grayling, cutthroat trout on Rogers Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Rogers Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Rogers Lake?
For arctic grayling, 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
Little Bitterroot Lake · Ashley Lake · Hubbart Reservoir · Lake Mary Ronan · Mcgregor Lake · Foy Lake
See how Rogers Lake stacks up: best arctic grayling lakes in Montana · best cutthroat trout lakes in Montana
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