McGraw Reservoir is a reservoir in Beaverhead 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.
McGraw Reservoir is a reservoir in Beaverhead County, Montana and covers about 0.94 acres.
McGraw Reservoir is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.
Around the first edge of a channel turn, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Near the soft edge of a patch of green weeds, 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.
Beside the channel lip of a sand-to-rock change, 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.
Beside the deep side of the first drop, 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 deep corner of a patch of green weeds, 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.
Near the sheltered edge of a flooded tree line, record the wind, water color, depth of the first good pass, 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.