Jay Lake is a lake in Montana, near Sweet Grass 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.
Jay Lake is a lake in Sweet Grass County, Montana.
No reliable acreage is listed for Jay Lake, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
Fish listed for Jay Lake include Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
Near the gravel lip of a shaded bank, 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 open side of a shaded bank, 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.
Beside the open side of a gravel shelf, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.
Beside the shallow side of a narrow arm, record the wind, water color, depth along the best drop, 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.