Fishing Report, May 2
Fishing Report, May 2 The forecasted warm-up has officially arrived, and it brought the heat! With valley temperatures hitting that 70°F mark, the high-country snow is giving way. This shift in weather has triggered the anticipated spring surge, putting our local freestone rivers into our first push of runoff. While the muddy water is back for now, the snowpack we built up during last week's storms is providing a healthy [...]
Fishing Report, April 29
Fishing Report, April 29 The weather has been decidedly wintery since our last report, with cold nights and snow showers keeping things brisk across the valley. Despite the chill, the rivers have actually settled into great shape for the moment. This late-season moisture continues to bolster our mountain snowpack, which is a massive win for our water levels later this summer. We are looking at a beautiful shift in the [...]
Fishing Report, April 24
Fishing Report, April 24 It has been a wild ride of a week with classic Montana mood swings in the weather. We started with a strong push of summer-like warmth that got the valley moving and spiked the early-season runoff. Then, right on cue, a cold front slammed the brakes on that spring fever, bringing freezing nights and wet snow back to the region. This late-season moisture was exactly what [...]
Fishing Report, April 17
Fishing Report, April 17 It has been pretty winter-like over the last few days with a decent amount of snow and some cold nights—classic Montana spring weather! The forecast for the next six days looks excellent, however, with highs reaching 72°F and lows in the 30s. I expect our rivers and lakes to continue to fish well with this shift. Love this weather! Fishing Report, Whitefish Flathead River: The "High [...]
Fishing Report, April 15
Fishing Report, April 15 Here's to a big return, a small payment, and no extensions! Hopefully, you even got yours finished well before today. The Flathead has been solid this past week; even with flows coming up, the river remains "fishable" and productive right now. Looking ahead, the weather is shifting back into a classic spring pattern. Expect a mix of rain and snow through the week, but keep an [...]
Fishing Report, April 10
Fishing Report, April 10 The Flathead has been holding steady the last few days—a little color in the water, but still fishing well. While it’s not exactly "lights out" yet, there are some great fish to be found. Today and tomorrow look promising, but with the weather shift headed our way, this window won't last long. We’re looking at rain and a possibility of more snow next week. The good [...]