Richards Reservoir is a reservoir in Roosevelt 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.
Richards Reservoir is a reservoir in Roosevelt County, Montana and covers about 5.31 acres.
The small size of Richards Reservoir makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Near the quiet end of a wooded bank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Beside the windward edge 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.
Across the hard edge of a firm-bottom flat, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
Along the channel lip of a shaded bank, 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 windward edge of a shallow saddle, 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.
Along the gravel lip of a protected bank, 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.