Fishing Moccasin Reservoir in Valley County, Montana

• Overview

  Moccasin Reservoir lies within the bounds of Valley County, Montana. The surface lies 2,346 feet up. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in Montana. The nearest town is Glasgow, 23 miles away. Malta follows at 40 miles, then Wolf Point at 68 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Moccasin Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, northern pike and cisco. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Moccasin Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 14°F in January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Moccasin Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Hurricane Reservoir is 0.6 miles distant. Where Moccasin Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.