Thomas Reservoir is a reservoir in Richland 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.
Thomas Reservoir in Richland County is a reservoir in Montana and covers about 2.79 acres.
Thomas Reservoir is small water, so a careful lap around the bank can show most of the useful cover.
Along the firm 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.
Along the first 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.
Near the open side of an open-water break, 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.
Around the shallow side of a protected bank, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
Beside the clearer side of the nearest cove, 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 narrow end of a flooded tree line, record the wind, water color, depth where fish bit, 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.