Georgetown Lake, Montana
Georgetown Lake is a 2,818-acre reservoir in Deer Lodge and Granite Counties, Montana. The Lake is at an elevation of 6,337 just west of the Anaconda Range, 15 minutes west of the town of Anaconda and 15 minutes southeast of Philipsburg. Georgetown Lake is a popular recreational area with campgrounds, resorts and picnic areas along its 17.36 miles of shoreline. The reservoir was originally created in 1885 to produce power for the town of Phillipsburg, Montana and area mining operations.
Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Waterbirds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area.
Today, Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Winter finds Georgetown Lake is an extremely popular ice-fishing area.
