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Rating depth structure for cutthroat trout.
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15-acre lake in Carbon County, Montana. The lake tops out around 30 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, Two Bits Lake draws 14 acres inside 0.7 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.4) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 40% of this chart. The water lies in Carbon County. For a second option, Donelson Lake lies 1 mi west.
When the water first warms, cutthroat trout slide up into 3 to 15 ft. Summer is a 9 to 30 ft game here, winter an 8 to 30 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 22 ft of water and rates prime come summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 9 to 30 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (13 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 8 to 30 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
The chart marks 3 structure features on Two Bits Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 30 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Montana waters are set by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks — and special regulations can apply to Two Bits Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Montana fishing regulations →
Two Bits Lake is about 30 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target cutthroat trout on Two Bits Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For cutthroat trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Two Bits Lake is regulated by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Check the official Montana regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Donelson Lake 1 mi · Cloverleaf Lake #216 1 mi · Cloverleaf Lake #223 1 mi · Cloverleaf Lake #215 1 mi · Golden Lake 2 mi · Crystal Lake (Carbon) 2 mi · Flat Rock Lake 2 mi · North Hidden Lake 2 mi · Albino Lake 2 mi · Castle Lake 3 mi · Varve Lake (Forsaken Lake) 3 mi · Second Rock Lake 3 mi
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More water nearby: Carbon County fishing maps (65 charts). Browse all Montana fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.