The weather in Montana this past week was a classic spring mix. Between the sunshine, rain, and late-season snow, we’ve had some incredible days on the Flathead River, local lakes, and the Missouri River. The forecast looks warm and sunny through Saturday evening, but a shift is coming. Rain is expected over the weekend, which is great for the rivers. More importantly, we expect that valley rain to fall as [...]

Fishing Report, April 3 The "Montana Spring" weather has definitely been in full swing, but it looks like we're finally trading the snow showers for some consistent warmth. According to the latest data for Kalispell, today is partly sunny with a high of 56°F. Tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, is forecasted to be sunny with a high of 60°F, and the warming trend continues into early next week. The Flathead River [...]

Fishing Report, April 1 That’s a classic Flathead "wake-up call." 20,000 CFS in late March/early April is a massive flush—likely a combination of that unseasonal rain-on-snow event and Hungry Horse Dam increasing releases to make room for the spring push. The week in the Flathead Valley begins with a mix of rain and snow showers and a high of 51°F today, dropping to 42°F tomorrow with a 70% chance of [...]

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 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 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 [...]