Hill Pond is a lake in Judith Basin 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.
Hill Pond is a lake in Judith Basin County, Montana and covers about 6.45 acres.
On a water as small as Hill Pond, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Near the deep corner of a rocky point, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Near the calm side of a steep shoreline, 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 shallow corner of a small island, 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 clearer side of an open-water break, 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.
Near the lower edge of the first drop, 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.
Across the upper edge of the first drop, record the wind, water color, depth near the strongest 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.