Fishing Jordan Reservoir in Valley County, Montana

• Overview

  Set in Valley County, Jordan Reservoir is a Montana water. It sits at 2,254 feet above sea level. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in Montana. Glasgow at 15 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Malta at 49 miles and Wolf Point at 58 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Jordan Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Valley County list Chinook salmon, northern pike, cisco and walleye. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Jordan Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 14°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The open-water window runs from around early April to about late November in an average year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. The season on Jordan Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Tomahawk Detention Reservoir sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Jordan Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.