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 snow continuing daily through next Thursday. This consistent moisture is exactly what we need; currently, the Flathead River Basin snowpack is sitting at 88% of its median, so this upcoming six-day stretch of precipitation could go a long way in closing that gap toward 100%.

In the meantime, the fishing remains excellent across the board. Whether you’re vertical jigging on Whitefish Lake, chasing jumbos on the ice, or drifting the Flathead, the “lamb” has certainly made for some comfortable days on the water.

Fishing Report, Whitefish

Stillwater Lakes: Ice Fishing Report

Up north on the Stillwater lakes, the ice is holding firm with a reliable 15-16” inch base. We are currently seeing a high volume of perch across the system; while there are plenty of smaller fish to keep the rods bending for the kids, the “jumbos” are definitely there for those willing to stay mobile and hunt for the schools.

Whitefish Lake: Lake Trout Update

The vertical jigging for Lake Trout (Mackinaw) on Whitefish Lake remains excellent. We are finding the most active fish concentrated on deep structure, specifically cruising the flats and steep drops in the 140–180 foot range.

The “old reliable” setup is still the winner: white tubes or heavy lead-head jigs tipped with a small piece of cut bait. The key right now is staying right on top of the schools—once you mark them on the sonar, drop straight down, come up a few cranks off the bottom, and wait for that heavy “thud.” With the calm, sunny weather we’ve been having, it’s a great time to be out on the open water before the spring winds start to kick up.

Fishing Report, Kalispell

Flathead River

The Flathead River is in great shape for early March. Flows have settled into a very fishable 4,090 cfs, and with the “lamb-like” weather we’ve been having, water temperatures are peaking near 40°F on sunny afternoons. These stable conditions have the trout active and concentrated in the deeper, slower winter runs.

The bite has been consistent for those nymphing with stonefly patterns, pink beads, and San Juan worms. We are also seeing some aggressive streamer eat for those willing to work the slow-water edges with a slow strip-and-pause retrieve. With the forecast calling for rain and snow over the next six days, we’re looking forward to that extra moisture pushing our mountain snowpack closer to the 100% mark.

Guided Trips

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