Thompson River

Thompson River, in Montana, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Thompson River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

47.6128, -115.2067 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassNorthern pikeRainbow troutBrown troutCutthroat troutLargemouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Thompson River.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Thompson River usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Montana. Conditions in United States can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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