Fishing at Hurricane Reservoir, Valley County, Montana

• Overview

  In Montana, Hurricane Reservoir belongs to Valley County. The water sits 2,346 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is low-lying compared with other Montana water we list. Glasgow lies 23 miles from the water. Billings is the closest city, 172 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Hurricane Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Valley County include Chinook salmon, northern pike, cisco, walleye and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Hurricane Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 14°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Hurricane Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Moccasin Reservoir at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Hurricane Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.