Montana Fishing Destinations

Panton Coulee Reservoir

Apache Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout and 3 more species

Panton Coulee Reservoir is located in Montana and is a popular fishing destination for anglers. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. Nearby activities include camping, hiking, and boating. Anglers can catch fish by trolling with lures or using bait such as worms or minnows. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when temperatures range from 65-85°F. Fishing is also good during the fall months when temperatures cool down. Get driving directions.

PANTON COULEE RESERVOIR
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Fish Species

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The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.

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The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.

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The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.

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The walleye is a wide-ranging, North American species that occurs virtually everywhere on the mainland.

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Despite its common name, the white perch is actually a bass and a close relative of the white bass and ...

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The yellow perch, unlike the so-called white perch, Morone americana, is a true perch, not a bass.