Fishing North Beaver Reservoir in Valley County, Montana

• Overview

  In Montana, North Beaver Reservoir belongs to Valley County. It lies 2,352 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 13 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is low-lying compared with other Montana water we list. Glasgow sits 22 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Malta (38 miles) and Wolf Point (68 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on North Beaver Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Across Valley County, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, northern pike, cisco, walleye and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The near bank of North Beaver Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 14°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on North Beaver Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Beechnut Reservoir at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for North Beaver Reservoir.