Lake Raymond is a lake in Sweet Grass County, Montana.
Lake Raymond is a lake in Sweet Grass County, Montana and covers about 10.43 acres.
On a water as small as Lake Raymond, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Around the hard edge of an outside bend, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Along the narrow end of a small bay, 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 steep side of a protected bank, start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.
Along the shallow corner of an inlet turn, 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.
Near the soft edge of a broad flat, 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 shallow side of a gravel shelf, record the wind, water color, water depth at the strike, 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.