Todd Lakes is a lake in Montana, near Valley County.
Todd Lakes is a lake in Valley County, Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for Todd Lakes, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Near the first edge of a patch of green weeds, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Along the narrow end of a weed bed, 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 windward edge of a creek mouth, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
Along the channel lip of a narrow arm, 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.
Beside the soft edge of an open-water break, 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.
Around the shallow side of a shaded bank, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, 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.