VR-167 Reservoir, Montana: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Valley County end of Montana holds VR-167 Reservoir. Land around it is dry rangeland. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Most waters listed here for Valley County are larger. The town to know is Glasgow, 11 miles out. Billings is the closest city, 179 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on VR-167 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Valley County include Chinook salmon, northern pike, cisco, walleye and yellow perch. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 13°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Badger Reservoir is 1 mile off. Check the position on this water before loading the car.