High Lake is a reservoir in Montana, near Ravalli County.
High Lake in Ravalli County is a reservoir in Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for High Lake, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Beside the windward edge of a creek mouth, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Near the windward edge of a short point, 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.
Around the shaded side of a creek mouth, 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.
Beside the lower edge of a small island, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
Across the deep corner of a firm-bottom hump, 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.
Beside the soft edge of a shallow saddle, 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.