Spinning Tales in Eastern Montana Fort Peck Lake Reservoir As long as there's fishing in Montana, there will always be the debate on whether your hook should have feathers or worms. "A lot of fly fishermen say they'd never use that darn bait, and spin fishermen, they say they wouldn't eat a greasy trout on a bet," explains Jerry Ketchum of Glasgow, Montana, with a laugh.  But where Jerry lives in northeastern Montana, spin fishing is king on the Fort Peck Lake reservoir. Fort Peck Lake is Montana's largest body of water.  It is 1343 miles in length and has almost 1,600 miles of shoreline, which is equal to the total coastal front of the state of California. More than 50 different kinds of fish swim in the reservoir including northern pike, paddlefish, lake trout and the hotly pursued walleye.  In fact, the new state record walleye weighing in at over 16 pounds was caught this past winter at Fort Peck.				More Lake Fishing Opportunities:
				Georgetown Lake At Georgetown Lake kokanee salmon is the most sought after species, followed by rainbow trout. The Lake has four public boat ramps. Suggested tactics: float tubes to motor boats-this is a great lake to fly fish as well as cast lures and bait.				Cooney Reservoir Originally created as an irrigation reservoir, this peaceful lake in southeastern Montana is home to excellent rainbow trout fishing. But don't rule out walleye, crappie, and pike.  Suggested tactics: grab a spinning rod, some lures or bait and hop in a boat.
				Canyon Ferry This large reservoir is one of Montana’s foremost recreation areas because of its proximity to Helena, Great Falls and Butte.  Rainbow trout and walleye are commonly sought after species.  Suggested tactics: boat with a trolling motor, a "fish finder" and some good lookin' lures and plugs.				Flathead Lake Known for it's majestic scenery and great fishing.  Including sport species like kokanee salmon, and lake trout,  this lake is a big, deep body of water.  Suggested tactics: boat with a trolling motor, down-rigger and cowbells; a "fish finder" never hurts in water this large either.