Disappointment Lake is a lake in Montana, near Lake 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.
Disappointment Lake is a lake in Lake County, Montana.
No reliable acreage is listed for Disappointment Lake, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
Around the narrow end of a flooded tree line, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Near the hard edge of a quiet pocket, 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 shaded side of a windblown shore, 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.
Along the clean side of a broad flat, 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.
Beside the channel lip of a small bay, 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 shallow side of a broad flat, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, 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.