Montana Bass Fishing Season Is Peaking Right Now

We're smack dab in the middle of the best bass fishing time, which runs from late spring until early fall, according to the Montana Fishing Guides.

However, there are some differing opinions on where to go to find the biggest bass under the Big Sky.

Experts Weigh In On The Best Bass Lakes In Montana

When it comes to where to find the best fishing holes for bass, we're going to trust two "experts" for recommendations on where to have the best success.

First up with their recommendation, the pros over at Bassmaster magazine, who just recently released their Top 100 Bass Lakes list, and placed one lake in Montana on it.

They claim that Fort Peck Reservoir is where you need to go, but then another fishing magazine has their opinion on the best bass fishing in Montana.

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Hidden Gems: The Real Best Bass Fishing Is Local Knowledge

Game and Fish Magazine has on their website 3 different places they say will bring you the most success on your next fishing trip.

  • Castle Rock Reservoir
  • Dan Hanghian Reservoir
  • Gartside Reservoir (Richland County)

While all these places are good, let's be honest, the best places to fish for bass are those that only locals know about.

Places that your grandpa brought your dad, he brought you, and now you're bringing your kids, and you'll never share it, and we doubt the editors at either magazine are sharing their secret spots as well.

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