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Information on Handkerchief Lake:
Handkerchief Lake is a 51 acre lake that rests in Graves Creek in the South Fork Flathead River drainage. It�s surrounded by avalanche chutes in an otherwise forested setting. Fish from the reservoir cannot access the lake due to a waterfall near the reservoir. Fishing can be hot at times for arctic grayling and Westslope Cutthroat Trout especially when the Callibaetis mayflies are emerging. The current state record grayling, a 3 lb. 4 oz. beauty, was caught from this lake in 1994. Just above the lake you can find Graves Creek Trailhead (Trail #1) that will take you to the splendors of the Jewel Basin Hiking Area and to the many high mountain lakes that dot the landscape.
Directions
to Handkerchief Lake:
Take FS Road No. 895 over Hungry Horse Dam for about 30 miles then right on No. 9796 to No. 897 for about 1 mile. Follow the signs. This lake is made for float tube or canoe fishing. It is difficult to get a heavier boat in and there is no boat ramp. Fish can be caught from shore but you�ll be far more successful on the water. Fishing can also be good in Graves Bay on Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Fishing at Handkerchief Lake
Species of fish in Handkerchief Lake: Arctic Grayling:Westslope Cutthroat Trout
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Handkerchief Lake Facts:
Handkerchief Lake is a Natural Lake
Visiting Info for Handkerchief Lake
Local Campgrounds near Handkerchief Lake are: There is a rustic campground on Handkerchief Lake that is made for tent camping. The steep bank down to the lake from the road limits the number of flat spots, so please don�t expect a KOA.
Best Season to visit Handkerchief Lake is: Year round
For more information on
Handkerchief Lake contact:
National Forest or Park:
Flathead National Forest
District: Hungry Horse and Glacier View Ranger Districts
Address: PO Box 190340
City: Hungry Horse Zip: 59919
Phone: 406-387-3800
Email: Mailroom_R1_Flathead@fs.fed.us
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