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Lightning Lake can be found on the Pika Point USGS quad topo map. Lightning Lake is a lake in Madison County in the state of Montana. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 44.9824, -111.3688 and the altitude is 8563 feet (2610 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Lightning Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Lightning Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 44.9824
Longitude: -111.3688
Elevation: 8563 ft (2610 m)
Locator Map - Lightning Lake
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
High: 47°F - Low: 29°F
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A chance of snow showers in the morning...then rain and snow showers likely in the afternoon. New snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Snow level 5500 feet. Highs 45 to 55... 35 to 45 in the mountains. Northwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
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Friday:
High: 47°F - Low: 31°F
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Rain and snow showers likely in the morning...then snow showers with rain showers likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Snow level 6000 feet. Highs 45 to 50...35 to 45 in the mountains. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
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Saturday:
High: 48°F - Low: 30°F
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Rain and snow. Accumulations possible. Snow level 7000 feet. Highs 40 to 50. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
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Sunday:
High: 47°F - Low: 31°F
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Rain and snow likely. Accumulations possible. Highs 40 to 50. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
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Monday:
High: 56°F - Low: 34°F
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Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 50 to 60.
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Tuesday:
High: 60°F - Low: 34°F
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Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 65.
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Wednesday:
High: 60°F - Low: --°F
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Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 55 to 65.
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Nearby Trails
Hilgard Basin (Distance: 4.0 mi)
A popular trip into the southern Madison Range into a high-altitude, lake-filled basin. You can camp anywhere in Hilgard Basin, and there are dozens of wonderful campsites. They aren’t officially desi...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Montana"
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West Yellowstone, MT - Hiking - length:19 mi
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Hilgard Basin (Backpacking) (Distance: 4.5 mi)
A popular trip into the southern Madison Range. Of all the Madison Range’s natural wonders, the Hilgard Basin is one of the most beautiful and popular. This could be an overnighter or even a long day...
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From the guidebook "Best Backpacking Vacations in the Northern Rockies"
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Ennis, MT - Hiking - length:16 mi
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Coffin Lakes (Distance: 10.8 mi)
A pair of high mountain lakes along the Continental Divide. Contrary to popular belief, the Madison Range does not end with the Taylor-Hilgards but continues south across Quake Lake into the little-vi...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Montana"
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West Yellowstone, MT - Hiking - length:10 mi
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Tepee Creek Trail to Tepee Pass (Distance: 11.3 mi)
The Tepee Creek Trail follows up the watercourse of Tepee Creek through expansive grasslands to Tepee Pass at the head of the verdant valley. From Tepee Pass are tremendous sweeping views down the wid...
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From the guidebook "Day Hikes around Bozeman, Montana"
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West Yellowstone, MT - Hiking - length:6 mi
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Sky Rim (Distance: 11.5 mi)
Amazing, ridgeline views from Sky Rim. For serious hikers who like to “get high” and have lots of panoramic mountain scenery, the Sky Rim loop trail is probably the best long hike in Yellowstone. It’s...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Montana"
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West Yellowstone, MT - Hiking - length:21.1 mi
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Nearby Hotels
320 Guest Ranch (Distance: 11 mi)
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205 Buffalo Horn Creek
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Price from: $0
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Bucks T4 Lodge (Distance: 19 mi)
Located near Big Sky Ski Resort and just 48 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, this hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. Several conference and banquet rooms are offered for bot...
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46625 Gallatin Rd PO Box 160279
Big Sky, MT 59716
Price from: $149
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Park Condos by Resort Property Management (Distance: 19 mi)
Built on the Big Sky Golf Course, a short walk to shops and restaurants at the Meadow Village Center, and easy access to the groomed X-country ski trails, Park Condos are conveniently located in the h...
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1985 Yellowtail Rd.
Big Sky, MT 59716
Price from: $250
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River Rock Lodge By Resort Property Management (Distance: 19 mi)
In the heart of Big Sky Meadow Village the River Rock Lodge offers affordable elegance. Blending the rustic influences of the Rocky Mountain West with all the amenities you would expect from a first c...
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3080 Pine Dr.
Big Sky, MT 59716
Price from: $135
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