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Montana Lake

Pound · Brazeau, Wisconsin — Marinette County.

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143Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 76157271).

Location & fast facts

Where Montana Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Montana Lake.

Fast facts

About Montana Lake

  • Counties: Marinette, Oconto
  • Shore towns: Pound, Brazeau
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 139 mi from Milwaukee and 74 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil and Chinese mysterysnail recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

28 ftMaximum depth
135Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (present), Largemouth Bass (present), Northern Pike (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Warm - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Montana Lake (WBIC 518300); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Montana Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Montana Lake Access (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Montana Lake Access
    Boat launch · Pound

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 76157271), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.0478, -88.1160). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Montana Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Montana Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Montana Lake AccessPoundWildlife BiologistBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating45.0514, -88.1200

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Montana Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Montana Lake

    How big is Montana Lake?

    Montana Lake covers about 143 acres in Pound and Brazeau, Wisconsin (Marinette County).

    How deep is Montana Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 28 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Montana Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Montana Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Montana Lake Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    What towns are on Montana Lake?

    Montana Lake touches Pound and Brazeau in Marinette County and Oconto County, Wisconsin.

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