Largemouth Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last September 3, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Last stocked September 3, 2024 · avg 2.1 in · 7 plants
Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideUpsata Lake fishing
Upsata Lake fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. Also recorded: Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Tiger Muskie. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2012, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- September 3, 2024
- · Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.1 in
- Elevation
- 4,135.5 ft
Fish at Upsata Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last September 3, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Tiger Muskie Confirmed present Upsata Lake is a state fishing access site located in west central Montana. Fishing and boating may be enjoyed at this location, complete with a boat launch facility. Survey records indicate the presence of Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in Upsata Lake. (visitmt.com, accessed October 5, 2026)(fwp-gis.mt.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Upsata Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2012
4,000
Fish stocked in 2014
4,000
Fish stocked in 2016
4,000
Fish stocked in 2018
2,691
Fish stocked in 2020
4,000
Fish stocked in 2023
4,000
Fish stocked in 2024
4,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 1.97 in | report |
| July 22, 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 1.57 in | report |
| July 22, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 2.57 in | report |
| July 31, 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 2,691 | 3.22 in | report |
| August 4, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 2.33 in | report |
| August 21, 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 2 in | report |
| August 1, 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 1.25 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Ovando
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
FWP fishing access site on Upsata Lake Road off Hwy 200 near Ovando (37 miles east of Bonner to milepost 38, then 4 miles north on Woodworth Road). Gravel boat ramp, limited campsites (7-day limit), public restroom; no drinking water; rated difficult for ADA access.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Upsata Lake?
Fishing Upsata Lake usually means Largemouth Bass. All 7 plants on record are Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass was last stocked September 3, 2024, averaging 2.1 in. Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Tiger Muskie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upsata Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 3, 2024. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2012, most often in July and August. No plants recorded in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Upsata Lake?
Largemouth Bass stocked at Upsata Lake average 2.1 in.
How do you get on Upsata Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Ovando. Facilities include camping and restrooms. FWP fishing access site on Upsata Lake Road off Hwy 200 near Ovando (37 miles east of Bonner to milepost 38, then 4 miles north on Woodworth Road). Gravel boat ramp, limited campsites (7-day limit), public restroom; no drinking water; rated difficult for ADA access.
Which lakes near Upsata Lake were stocked more recently?
Harpers Lake (8.4 mi), Browns Lake (12.9 mi), Coopers Lake (14.3 mi), and Placid Lake (14.4 mi) were stocked more recently.