Arnold Pond #4 is a lake in Dawson County, Montana.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Arnold Pond #4 is a lake in Dawson County, Montana and covers about 0.97 acres.
The small size of Arnold Pond #4 makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Across the channel lip of a wooded bank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Across the sunny side of a flooded tree line, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
Near the gravel lip of an outside bend, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
Along the inside edge of a small bay, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
Around the current seam of a main-lake point, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
Near the sheltered edge of the old channel, record the wind, water color, depth along the best drop, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.