Fishing Report, March 13
Fishing Report, March 13 That "early March" feeling is officially transitioning as the weather prepares to shift. Currently in Kalispell, it is Friday, March 13, and we are sitting at 31°F with light snow showers. While the valley is seeing a good dusting, the real story is unfolding in the high country. The snowfall occurring right now is significantly helping the snowpack in the mountains, which is great news for [...]
Fishing Report, March 11
Fishing Report, March 11 That "in like a lamb" feeling is officially transitioning as the "lion" prepares to wake up. Currently in Kalispell, it is 36°F with light snow showers and a southwest wind at 12 mph. While the recent sunshine was a welcome break, we are moving into a much more active pattern. The forecast for Wednesday, March 18, shows a high of 62°F with a low of 39°F [...]
Fishing Report, March 6
Fishing Report, March 6 That "in like a lamb" feeling is definitely holding strong. Currently in Flathead County, it is 43°F and cloudy with a light southwest wind at 10 mph. While the early March sunshine has been a treat, the "lion" might be waking up soon. The forecast shows a shift toward more active weather, with snow showers expected tonight and a 20% to 40% chance of rain or [...]
Fishing Report, February 27
Fishing Report, February 27 The Flathead Valley is currently offering a premier window for guided excursions, with weather and water quality aligning across the board. Because we are seeing mild afternoons paired with stable ice, guides are able to offer high-success trips regardless of your preferred style. Fly Fishing River Floats: With the Flathead River boasting great mid-winter flows and no shelf ice, drift boat and jet boat trips are [...]
Fishing Report, February 4
Fishing Report, February 4 The last week in the Flathead Valley has been characterized by unseasonably mild, sunny days balanced by the cold nights needed to maintain our conditions. Thanks to those freezing overnight temperatures, ice fishing has been good, with solid caps holding firm and fish biting consistently across local lakes. At the same time, the Flathead River has been fishing great, boasting high flows that have the trout [...]
Fishing Report, January 16
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 [...]