Bailey Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana, near Hill County.
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.
Bailey Reservoir in the north-central part of Hill County is a reservoir in Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for Bailey Reservoir, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Fish listed for Bailey Reservoir include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass, Longnose Dace, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Sucker, and Yellow Perch.
Around the outside edge of a short point, work a jig, minnow rig, or small crankbait along points and the old channel edge for walleye.
Across the outer drop of a shaded bank, keep a small jig tipped with a worm or minnow close to bottom on a shelf for yellow perch.
Around the upper edge of an outside bend, cover weeds, shallow points, and flat edges with a spoon or sturdy minnow lure for northern pike.
Around the upper edge of an inlet turn, fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops for black crappie.
Other targets listed here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout; give each one its own bait and depth instead of trying to catch everything with the same rig.
Across the sunny side of a steep shoreline, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
Around the gravel lip of a creek mouth, 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.
Across the hard edge of a windblown shore, a medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs and small casting baits; add a stronger outfit and a proper leader when northern pike are the target.
Beside the shallow side of a sand-to-rock change, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, 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.