Lake Mary Ronan, Montana

Lake Montana reservoir popular for fishing and recreation

A small Montana reservoir with campgrounds and trout fishing. Anglers and small‑boat users visit for summer camping and quiet shoreline access.

Lake Mary Ronan is a freshwater lake in Lake County in western Montana and is managed in part for recreation through a state park. The lake and its shoreline provide camping, boat access and angling opportunities.

Facilities at the state park include a campground and boat launch; the lake is commonly used for trout fishing and small‑boat recreation. The surrounding landscape is a mix of open rangeland and forested slopes.

The lake is managed for public recreation and conservation under Montana state authorities and is a local destination for residents and regional visitors seeking fishing and camping.

It lies in western Montana’s Lake County in a rural area of lakes and rolling hills, accessible by local roads from nearby small towns and communities.

  • State park facilities: The site is managed as Lake Mary Ronan State Park, which provides camping, a boat launch and basic visitor facilities oriented to angling and boating.
Lake Mary Ronan, Montana
47.9258, -114.4005

Tips for Visiting Lake Mary Ronan, Montana #

  • Plan an early‑morning visit for calm water and best fishing conditions; Lake Mary Ronan State Park (north shore) has the main campground and boat launch that provide the most direct lake access.
  • Use the park's designated boat launch and campground facilities rather than informal shorelines - the park provides the established access points for boats and anglers.
  • Avoid long holiday weekends if you want solitude; weekdays and early mornings are least busy for both camping and launching boats.

Best Time to Visit Lake Mary Ronan, Montana #

Summer (June-September) is the best time for outdoor recreation and reliable access.

Summer
June-September · 15-25°C
Warmest and most popular time for boating, fishing and camping; roads and services are fully open.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, October · 5-15°C
Variable conditions-good for fewer crowds but mornings and evenings can be cool and wet.
Winter
November-March · -15-0°C
Cold with snow and ice common; lake and access roads may be frozen or limited.

Weather & Climate near Lake Mary Ronan, Montana #

Climate

Lake Mary Ronan, Montana's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (533 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -1°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 12°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
26°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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