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McGilvray Lake

Montana, United States

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McGilvray Lake fishing reports

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Yellow perch

12 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

20 in Β· 8 lb

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Rainbow trout

22 in Β· 2 lb 2 oz

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General info

McGilvray Lake is a lake located in Montana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Yellow perch.

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Location

48Β°08β€²33.3β€³N 114Β°04β€²33.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at McGilvray Lake, MT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Montana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about McGilvray Lake fishing

McGilvray Lake is a lake located in Montana, United States. Its coordinates are:
48Β°08β€²33.3β€³N 114Β°04β€²33.8β€³W
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