Fishing Report, January 16 🧊 Ice Conditions & Fishing Report Despite the warmer daytime temperatures, those frigid nights have been the "secret sauce" for our ice development. Most of our early-season lakes are now sitting on a very respectable 9–10 inches of solid, clear ice. The fishing has been equally impressive; with the late start, the fish are aggressive and the bite has been consistently good across the valley. Whether [...]

Fishing Report, January 7 December tested our ice fishing patience as unseasonably warm weather delayed the ice cap by a few weeks longer than usual. Thankfully, the recent deep freeze has finally arrived, quickly locking up our favorite local lakes and getting the hardwater season officially underway. We are now in full swing with solid ice conditions supporting foot traffic and providing access to some of the best early-season fishing [...]

Fishing Report, November 21 We’ve closed out a phenomenal week of late-season action, landing bigger trout with slow nymphing and streamers, and enjoying great light-tackle action on Lake Superior Whitefish in the Flathead River (6,550 CFS, 43°F). However, a cold front is now headed our way with freezing lows, which will likely cap our local lakes with the season’s first layer of ice. Take advantage of the great late-season fishing we're [...]

Fishing Report, November 14 November fishing has been exceptionally rewarding over the last week, thanks to the mild weather. We’re seeing great success targeting bigger trout, nymphing and streamer fishing.  Complementing the trout bite is some fantastic action on Lake Superior Whitefish. These hard-fighting fish are plentiful, providing a unique and consistent light-tackle opportunity right now. The weather next week looks great considering it’s the middle of November, which means [...]

Fishing Report, October 22 October is flying by, and the last few weeks have delivered fantastic weather and fishing on both the Flathead and Missouri Rivers, as the fish are noticing the creep of fall weather; the Missouri River is currently hot, with intense bug activity and fish eating aggressively as if winter is closing in, while the Flathead River has also been fishing great, with nymphing being the most [...]

Fishing Report, October 1 TGIF! The fishing scene here in Northwest Montana is fantastic as we roll into October. We've been blessed with unbelievable weather lately, and the good forecast promises more of the same. The Flathead, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot Rivers are all holding steady and providing solid action. Dry-dropper rigs and streamer fishing are proving highly effective across all three rivers. Get ready for some great fall fishing [...]