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McKay

A public lake in the rivers, reservoirs and mountain lakes of Montana, with public boat and paddle access.

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57°F Light rain

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47.5368°, -115.0790°

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McKay is a public water in the rivers, reservoirs and mountain lakes of Montana, open to boating, fishing and paddling. Anglers here target rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, walleye, smallmouth bass and northern pike. Montana's blue-ribbon rivers are world-famous trout water.

Best Time to Visit

Spring and fall are typically the most productive and comfortable times to fish here; summer brings the warmest water and the most boat traffic, and winter offers hard-water fishing once safe ice forms.

Safety

Conditions are usually milder than big water, but wind can still build a chop on open stretches. Watch for shallow bars, stumps and swimmers near shore, and check the forecast before a long run.

Recreation

On a lake like this, weed edges, drop-offs, points and structure hold fish through the open-water season.

Public access points along McKay put boaters and paddlers on the water.

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Location

Montana

United StatesUS

47.53680°, -115.07900°

Current Weather

Updated 6:13 AM

57°F

Light rain

Feels like 56°

Wind

3.8 mph W

Humidity

65%

Visibility

21 mi

UV Index

5-Day Forecast

Sat 96%67° 53°

Sun 91%62° 52°

Mon 91%61° 49°

Tue 80%71° 50°

Wed 55%77° 50°

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Added Jun 26, 2026