Top fish species at Chessman Reservoir

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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Longspined bullhead

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Smallmouth bass

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European grayling

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General info

Chessman Reservoir is a lake located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It is also intersecting with Jefferson County, Montana. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

46°28′12.5″N 112°11′23″W
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Fishing regulations at Chessman Reservoir, MT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Montana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Chessman Reservoir fishing

Chessman Reservoir is a lake located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It is also intersecting with Jefferson County, Montana. Its coordinates are:
46°28′12.5″N 112°11′23″W
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