Moore Pond 3 is a lake in Carter 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.
Moore Pond 3 is a lake in Carter County, Montana and covers about 6.42 acres.
On a water as small as Moore Pond 3, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Around the open side of a narrow arm, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Near the deep corner of the nearest cove, 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 outside edge of an outside bend, 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.
Near the upper edge of a gravel shelf, 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.
Along the calm side of an inlet turn, 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 outside edge of the old channel, record the wind, water color, depth of the first bite, 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.