Etcharts Pond is a lake in Valley 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.
Etcharts Pond is a lake in Valley County, Montana and covers about 3.16 acres.
The small size of Etcharts Pond makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Beside the shaded side of a deep bend, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Beside the first edge of a wooded bank, 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.
Along the open side of the nearest cove, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
Near the windward edge of the first drop, 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.
Along the open side of a steep shoreline, 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.
Along the channel lip of a main-lake point, 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.