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Largent Bend Pond # 3

Largent Bend Pond # 3 is a lake in Cascade County, Montana.

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Fish species in Largent Bend Pond # 3

Official stocking history

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.

Largent Bend Pond # 3 is a lake in Cascade County, Montana and covers about 20.86 acres.

The small size of Largent Bend Pond # 3 makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Largent Bend Pond # 3 include Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Brook Stickleback, Common Carp, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Largemouth Bass, Longnose Sucker, Pumpkinseed, Tiger Muskie, White Sucker, and Yellow Perch.

Beside the open side of an outside bend, keep a small jig tipped with a worm or minnow close to bottom on a shelf for yellow perch.

Near the firm edge of the old channel, fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops for black crappie.

Along the steep side of a narrow arm, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

Along the narrow end of an outside bend, soak a worm or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water after sunset for black bullhead.

Other targets listed here include Tiger Muskie, and Common Carp; give each one its own bait and depth instead of trying to catch everything with the same rig.

How to Read the Water

Around the weed line of a deep bend, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

Around the upper edge of a patch of green weeds, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

Along the shaded side of a steep shoreline, a medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs and small casting baits; add a stronger outfit and a proper leader when tiger muskie are the target.

Near the gravel lip of a weed bed, record the wind, water color, depth where the bait worked, 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.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Stickleback — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Stocking Records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bull Trout — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Fathead Minnow — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Stocking Records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longnose Sucker — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tiger Muskie — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Stocking Records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tiger Muskie — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FishMT Survey and Inventory

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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