Fishing Clover Reservoir in Valley County, Montana

• Overview

  Clover Reservoir is a Valley County water, in Montana. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Montana. Glasgow lies 29 miles from the water. Billings is the closest city, 167 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Clover Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Survey and observation records for Valley County include Chinook salmon, northern pike and cisco. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Clover Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 15°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Clover Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. John Reservoir sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Clover Reservoir carry more weight than any list.