Mountain Ben Lake is a reservoir in Montana, near Powell 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.
Mountain Ben Lake is a reservoir in Powell County, Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for Mountain Ben Lake, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Near the outside edge of the old channel, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Around the first edge of an inlet turn, 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.
Around the outside edge of a steep shoreline, 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 outside edge of the nearest cove, 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.
Across the deep corner of a creek mouth, 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 first edge of a small bay, record the wind, water color, depth that held fish, 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.