Ackley Lake Tournaments
Montana contest dates, posted scores and ramps for Ackley Lake.
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Ackley Lake contests on the Montana calendar
Ackley Lake turns up 2 dated events on the Montana lists, 1 still ahead, plus 0 posted results. Ackley Lake Club put fields on Ackley Lake. Start spots on the Montana pages: Hobson.
Ackley Lake Club “Woodsy Cup” comes first, 2027-02-06.
Booked days on Ackley Lake
| Date | Event | Host | Start point | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-06 | Ackley Lake Club "Woodsy Cup" | Ackley Lake Club | Not printed | Judith Basin County |
FWP approved contest lists and host pages, read November 12, 2026.
Finished contests on Ackley Lake
| Date | Event | Host | Start point | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 to 2026-06-07 | Ackley Lake Club Summer Fishing Derby | Ackley Lake Club | Hobson | Judith Basin County |
FWP approved 2026 open-water list and ice list; approval does not mean a result was published.
Entry, hours and field size for Ackley Lake dates
Ackley Lake Club "Woodsy Cup" (2027-02-06 to 2027-02-06): listed entry: $20 per Angler; FWP shows 02.06.2027 From 08:00 – 16:00; species on the form: tiger muskie, rainbow and brown trout; a projected field of roughly 80.
Details as printed on the FWP approved contest lists (contests page), retrieved November 2026.
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The FishMT page gives Ackley Lake 226 acres. Ackley Lake sits within FWP's Central fishing district for FWP rule purposes. Locate Ackley Lake on the Montana map in Judith Basin County.
Anglers 12 and older buy a Conservation License, an aquatic invasive species pass and a fishing license; the 2026 Montana Fishing Regulations prints $8, $2 and $21 for a resident full season and $10, $7.50 and $100 for a nonresident.
Size as the FWP FishMT page for Ackley Lake prints it (FishMT), read November 12, 2026.
Montana FWP FishMT waterbody page for Ackley Lake, read November 12, 2026.
Keeper rules on Ackley Lake under the 2026 booklet
The rules here are from the 2026 Montana Fishing Regulations, valid March 1, 2026 through the end of February 2027; FWP had published no 2027 booklet when this was checked.
Standard limit lines behind Ackley Lake
Season printed for this water's district: Open all year.
| Fish as printed | Limit as printed |
|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 20 daily and in possession. |
| Combined Trout includes brown trout, rainbow trout, golden trout, cutthroat trout, and arctic grayling | Lakes/Reservoirs: 5 daily and 10 in possession, includes cutthroat trout. Rivers/Streams: 3 daily and in possession, only 1 over 18 inches, only 1 can be a cutthroat trout. All arctic grayling must be released immediately. |
| Lake Trout | 3 daily and in possession. |
| Bass | 5 daily and in possession. |
| Burbot (Ling) | 5 daily and in possession. |
| Channel Catfish | 10 daily and in possession. |
| Crappie | 15 daily and 30 in possession. |
| Northern Pike | 10 daily and in possession. |
2026 Montana Fishing Regulations (valid March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027; FWP PDF), read November 12, 2026.
Ramps, sponsors and counties on Ackley Lake
Launch spots FWP lists on Ackley Lake
- Ackley Lake Campground West Side Area Boat Rampstate park boat ramp, Judith Basin County
- Ackley Lake Campground East Side Area Boat Rampstate park boat ramp, Judith Basin County
Hosts on Ackley Lake
Counties that host Ackley Lake fields
Tournament rigging for Ackley Lake
Spinner harnesses
Trolled walleye rigs
Deep crankbaits
Diving plugs for suspended fish
Lead-core line
Gets trolled baits down
Rod holders
Boat mount for trolling
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Other Montana contest waters beyond Ackley Lake
- Bull Lake (Lincoln County)1 dated row
- Canyon Ferry Lake6 dated rows
- Clark Canyon Reservoir1 dated row
- East Fork Reservoir1 dated row
- Echo Lake (Flathead County)2 dated rows
- Flathead Lake3 dated rows
- Flathead River1 dated row
- Fort Peck Lake21 dated rows
- Fresno Reservoir2 dated rows
- Hauser Reservoir1 dated row
- Hebgen Lake2 dated rows
- Lake Koocanusa1 dated row
- Lake Mary Ronan2 dated rows
- Lion Lake1 dated row
- McGregor Lake1 dated row
- Milk River1 dated row
- Murphy Lake1 dated row
- Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)1 dated row
- Newlan Reservoir1 dated row
- Noxon Rapids Reservoir6 dated rows
- Smith Lake2 dated rows
- Spotted Eagle Lake1 dated row
- Tiber Reservoir3 dated rows
- Tongue River Reservoir2 dated rows
- Willow Creek Reservoir (Lewis and Clark County)2 dated rows
- Yellowstone River7 dated rows
Big Sky shorelines and trout-stream riffles around Ackley Lake, photographed
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region, CC BY 2.0
Photo: GlacierNPS, Public domain
Photo: Barbara Ann Spengler, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Shawn Michael, CC BY 2.0
Shorelines near the Ackley Lake Montana weigh-ins, photographed
Photo: V Smoothe, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Montana and Dakotas, Public domain
Photo: Tracy Hunter, CC BY 2.0
Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
Montana questions about Ackley Lake
How many dated rows does Ackley Lake carry?
2 dated events on file, 1 still ahead, plus 0 posted results.
Which entry date on Ackley Lake is closest?
Ackley Lake Club "Woodsy Cup" on 2027-02-06.
Are scores on Ackley Lake in pounds?
Each organizer picks its own format: two-angler walleye teams are posted in pounds, Mack Days counts lake trout entered and salmon events post weights. Scores appear as printed and are not averaged.
Which clubs visit Ackley Lake?
Ackley Lake Club.
Where are catches on Ackley Lake recorded?
The hosts print Hobson; the rest of the start details stay with each sponsor.
What was posted most recently from Ackley Lake?
No posted result is on file for this water so far.
Does an entrant on Ackley Lake buy a Montana license?
Anglers 12 and older buy a Conservation License, an aquatic invasive species pass and a fishing license; the 2026 Montana Fishing Regulations prints $8, $2 and $21 for a resident full season and $10, $7.50 and $100 for a nonresident.
Which page takes sign-ups for Ackley Lake?
Entries go through the sponsor; the event link leads to the FWP approval list or a host page, and the sponsor sets the sign-up terms.
Is there a way for a circuit to add a Ackley Lake stop?
Use Add a tournament up top and add the host page so the date can be confirmed.
Does a Montana contest on Ackley Lake need FWP approval?
Montana requires FWP approval for fishing contests, and FWP posts the approved ice and open-water lists on its contests page. This calendar reads those lists and adds results the organizers published; it was checked November 12, 2026.
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