There won't be too much hatching on the Yellowstone at the moment, but there will be opportunities to fish terrestrials throughout it. -- Troy Humphrey. There is a plank being used to access the ice near the Prairie Dog Town. FWP has also begun planting Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Flathead Lake (North) The lake is fishing well in deeper water. March browns have been appearing in greater numbers throughout the river. 27 in. Anglers are having some success the last few days taking fish on baetis dries on the Beaverhead in the afternoons. Trolling and shore-fishing are both popular here, but most anglers use bo Heart Lake is a 32 acre lake in Lewis and Clark County. We also have new Sage R8 rods in stock! Fishing on Browns has slowed down. Fishing was slow for all species. 2.62 on the average. If the water clears up, Lightning Bug, Jig PT, 2-Bit Hooker, Prince Nymph, Duracell, Spanish Bullet or Perdigon in #12-14 should be more productive. Some gray drakes and BWOs are being seen at higher elevations midafternoon. The nymph bite has been good with worms, crayfish, and small mayfly patterns. Perch fishing has been awesome on the lower end of the reservoir while using Hali jigs, Swedish Pimples or other jigs and maggots near the bottom in 20 to 40 feet of water. The best in Missouri River guides coupled with our famous Headhunters customer service gives you the best experience on the Mo! FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510, Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23. In general this will help the fishing, pushing the trout into more obvious slow areas rather than subtle depressions and buckets at midriver. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 04/15/2023 The ice is getting soft and beginning to open up along the shorelines but can still be accessed at the Lake Helena and Black Sandy boat ramps. This is one of those years. Copyright 2022Sportsman's Warehouse. Holter Reservoir Rainbow trout continue to be picked up near the shore at Gates of the Mountains, the BLM boat ramp, Log Gulch and Departure Point. For lake trout fish 100- to 120-feet down and present flashers and squids where there is a chance to catch a salmon. 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Well have one for next season (again). All state accesses are open. Cody-area rivers and streams: Use terrestrials ants, beetles and hoppers when the hatches are sparse. Boat anglers trolling crankbaits or bottom bouncers and wedding rings on the lower end of the reservoir are picking up rainbows as well. Still some great opportunities for trout and perch. It's also a great time to sightfish as flows are extremely low and clear. Its on the drop so maybe by Monday it will be fishable, but who knows. You just need to get the flies down in softer runs and pools where trout are most likely to be holding this time of year. Clark Fork River, St. Regis The water flows are about 23,000 cfs. The dry fly fishing isnt as good as it was, but this weeken What is the goal? Large public reservoirs at low elevation are clear and fishable, but the shock of cold rain has likely put the fish off for a few days. A few rainbows are being caught 15-22 feet deep around Duck Creek on pink, brown or black jigs with worms or maggots. Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Duck Creek to Pond 1 and Ponds 2 and 3 to the river channel in 8 to 15 feet of water. I can get leeches, but once again, jumbos are retailing around $100 a lb right now. March browns have been showing up most afternoons if its not too windy. FWP, Helena. Lake Mary Ronan There are reports of salmon being caught. Montana State Bureau reporters Holly Michels and Tom Kuglin are at the Capitol with video on the protests in support of Rep. Zooey Zephyr. 10462 S River Heights Dr. South Jordan, UT Change Store. Holter: The rainbow bite has been great near the shorelines while using pink jigs, nightcrawlers or spawn sacks in 4 to 10 feet of water out from most of the public access points. GRHE too. Madison River, Upper The West Fork is pumping in mud, but clarity can be found higher up. It does not end until sometime in July. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The worm hatch will continue for those who like to soak their flies. Hatches are best during midday. Hopefully more this year. Roberts Bait & Tackle, Great Falls. Fish them and enjoy getting the net wet. Stay warm Montana Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. The Bitterroot is back in fishable shape and is continuing to drop. Bing N Bobs Sport Shop, Havre. The MO has been fishing pretty well as of recent. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Troy Humphrey and Chris Hurley Spruce moths have started to appear; try them from late afternoon till dark. (Note the lower campgrounds were evacuated because of a wildland fire last weekend.) Tan or Olive Caddis (14) as well as attractors like a Parachute Adams, Purple Haze or Royal Wulff can definitely bring trout up. If you want to go ahead and post those amazing photos of your catch. Yes. A 12-pound, 29-inch brown trout was caught recently using a spoon from the shore. Rainbows are being caught while using leech patterns, bead head nymphs, pink powerbait, worms or spinners. We are seeing a few this spring. Boat anglers are doing well trolling small cranks, bottom bouncers and crawler harnesses. Stillwater Anglers, Columbus. Ackley LakeTrout fishing has slowly picked up recently using PowerBait, worms and flies. Historically the PMD pops on t June 4, 5, or 6. Swinging standard soft hackles like Partridge and Orange or Peacock and Starling have worked well. Check out the Snow Water Equivalent Map below and see what we are currently situated at. Caddis Pupa and emergers. Weekly Bartlett fishing report information from our expert fishing staff for locations in and surrounding Mesa, AZ | Subscribe to Receive Fishing Report Updates! Using this web site acknowledges your agreement to the. Don't miss out! For the trout on Clark Canyon take some Kastmasters, Swedish Pimples or Tungsten Wax Tails. Yellowstone River, Miles City The river is on the rise and is muddy. There was a problem saving your notification. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Fresno Reservoir Boats have been out but nothing to report. Current water flows are at 1,111 cfs. Subscribe Now Rating - Fair A few rainbows are being caught 15-22 feet deep around Duck Creek on pink, brown or black jigs with worms or maggots. One will want to bring every fly they have when going to the Gallatin this time of year, as an angler might be fishing beetles, Epeorus or even streamers. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Fishing on the upper Boulder has been fair, but use caution to avoid swift water, bears, moose, etc. The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted and implemented the following changes to walleye limits at the April 1 commission meeting: Canyon Ferry Reservoir (page 58) Walleye: 10 daily, only 1 over 15 inches. Other species available are carp, pike, and small mouth bass. Some walleye are being caught around the Ponds on crankbaits or bottom bouncers. Marias River Reports that catfish, walleye, sauger, bass and pike have been biting using live minnows and night crawlers. Rainbows. If you find open water and decent conditions, size 10 and smaller dries and beadhead nymphs are recommended. Rock Creek:As our seasons transition, dry-fly action will give way to better nymphing. Possession limit is twice the daily limit. The trout fishing has stayed consistent. Learn More, 04/15/2023 The walleye spawn is over. Upper Madison River Fishing Report by Montana Angler (June 3, 2022) Current Conditions: The Upper is still below the average flows but we are seeing more consistent fishing patterns. ThisKootenai RiverMontana fishing report is being brought to you byOrvisEndorsedLinehan Outfitting. Roberts Bait & Tackle, Great Falls. Sunscreen. Use an orange or red Wire Worm (4-6) followed by a large scud in Bighorn orange or hot orange (12-14). Learn More, 04/15/2023 Yellowstone River, Columbus The river has been running muddy through Columbus, so most anglers have been streamer fishing. Clark Fork River, Missoula The river is completely blown out. The river is in winter fishing mode. The Black Caddis hatch is pretty much over, but we are seeing a decent trico hatch and spinner fall on calm mornings. North Fork Anglers, Cody. Until our government pulls its head out of its ass and the lack of a turnaround at the power plant this spring is not helpful. Lake trout are being caught from 10-30 feet out using crankbaits and spoons with trolling weights. Early mornings and late evenings are the best time for anglers. The bays on the west side of the lake continue to be the most consistent spots to fish. With a day or two of cooler weather we may get a small window of clearer water to fish before runoff. The crappie bite has been slow. The hot spots are the Outhouse, Shannon, Yacht Basin and any bays on the north end. I have seen snow on the 11th. We advise fishing this section after spring runoff occurs, or if another cold front slows snow melt. Beadhead nymphs stripped or slow trolled behind a kickboat or float tube also work well. The water temperature is at 39 degrees. But wait! Details: Golden Rainbow Trout with a trolling rapala with lucky pink pole, Details: Golden Rainbow Trout with a trolling rapala. Its going to be a nice weekend here with a lot going on. Its on the drop so maybe by Monday it will be fishable, but who knows. For the trout try fishing with Ratsos, Shrimpos or a piece of night crawler on a jighead. No news on walleye. Boat anglers are reporting a few rainbows while trolling crankbaits. Clark Fork River, Deer Lodge If you are fishing with nymphs use Ray Charles (16), Sowbugs, Superflash Pheasant Tails (14-18), Copper Johns (14), chartreuse and copper SJ Worms (14-16), and Olive Scuds. Enough on the lower to see a few fish finding the top water caddis. Sma Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass are being caught around the mouth of Hell Creek headed west towards warmer water. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Photos: Burning body found near 56th Street West Sunday morning, Man killed in shooting near Billings carnival, 'Pushed out': Two-Spirit student leaves St. Labre Indian School, Lockwood man charged with physical and sexual abuse of children, Group pleads not guilty to Montana meth trafficking charges. Get out and enjoy it while you can! Stillwater Anglers, Columbus. Update: We are out of minnows. The Blackfoot is still big and muddy. Serious walleye anglers use boats to get out to the walleyes, which spend the day in deeper, cooler water. The river is unlikely to clear up from here on out. Although we do like the parachute versions for success. Smallmouth bass action is good and northern fishing is OK. Use blue, chartreuse and silver crankbaits. An occasional burbot is being caught on the bottom as well. Using Power Bait, night crawlers, spawn sacks or spinners is also producing some nice rainbows. Sma If a cold front rolls through we could potentially see a window to fish. Tributary creeks opened on 5/21 and can be a great bet for dodging runoff and finding fish in clearer water. Still some great opportunities for trout and perch. We still have a lot more snow up in the high country, we just need some warmer weather to get it moving. Below Highway 37 the river is open to all angling. It can, and will happen. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. The place for all fishing reports. Walleye and perch are being caught mid reservoir between Hole in the Wall to Confederate and Duck Creek in 35-45 feet of water while using jigging spoons, Jiggin' Raps or Tungston Wax tails. It may be awhile before there is any good fishing. The river is definitely still off color, but its doing a whole lot better than last week. Learn More, 04/15/2023 Helena's Alive at Five unveils concert lineup. Keep in mind they will not necessarily want to move too fast or too far to get a meal. If looking for dry action and not getting it, be willing to try different spots. Beartooth Mountain lakes: Lakes are cooling down now and the trout are active. Its what we love to do and its what we do best. A few March browns and caddis are starting to show themselves but fish aren't paying much attention to dries yet. Missing Link Caddis (14-18), Corn Fed Caddis (14-18), Peacock Caddis (14-16), Parawulf Dennis BWO (16-20), Thorax BWO (18-20), Parachute Adams (14-20), Purple Haze (16-20), Film Critic BWO (16-20), Smoke Jumper (16-20), Extended Body BWO (16-20), Griffiths Gnat (16-20), UV Sparkle Midge (18-20), Chubby Chernobyl Olive/Royal/Purple (8-12), Woolly Bugger (4-12), Articulated Goldie (6), Mini Dungeon, Complex Twist Bugger (2), Kreelex Minnow (4), Sparkle Minnow (4-8), Double Gonga, Urchin Bugger (4), El Sculpito (2), Sculpzilla (4-8), Sculpinator (4-6), Pats Rubber Legs (6-12), Zirdle Bug (6-12), Woolly Bugger (4-12), Perdigon (14-18), Pheasant Tail (14-20), Jigster Baetis (14-18), Prince Nymph (10-18), BH Hares Ear (12-18), Sisslin Hot Spot Squirrel (14-16), Zebra Midge (16-22), San Juan Worm, Matts Shagadelic Mop, Hares Ear (14-18), Dirty Bird (12-16), Rainbows are being picked up while using floating jigs and crawlers, various flies, Power Bait, or spoons near the Gates of the Mountains, Holter Lake Campground and Departure Point. TheBuzzballis a great pattern for both the caddis and PMD. Then they get more difficult every day. Kootenai RiverThe water flows from Lake Koocanusa are at about 17,900 cfs. Montana Fly Goods, Helena. Cloudy, cool days have been ideal for streamer fishing and BWO have been appearing in spots. Raingear? Crooked Creek Marina. For streamer anglers the Grinch is always the best. CraigTroutCampandCraigLodgingare the two portals that you need for any lodging needs you may need fishing the Missouri River in Montana. Terrestrial play a big role throughout the summer months. Read your regulations. Data collection radius: ~30 miles from the city boundaries. Clearer water may still be found upstream, especially in the forest. Lake-Link Pro Members can get detailed fishing forecasts for up to 10 days in advance and species specific for Canyon Ferry Lake. Lake trout are being caught with sausage setups 230-270 feet out. Possession limit is twice the daily limit. Try using bottom bouncers with red, orange or chartreuse. TheLower Madison Riverhas seen dam managers drastically increase flows (from 1200cfs to 2700cfs). Fernan Lake - 6,800 rainbow trout. MLS # 7208985 Goings on at World Headquarters in Missoula: The new Online Store is live! Stonefly nymphs, Worms, Caddis Larva, Baetis, soft hackles and larger mayfly attractors are all working well subsurface. Learn More, 04/15/2023 Hauser Reservoir Rainbows are still cruising the shorelines around York Bridge. A dry/dropper setup consisting of a Caddis dry with a Caddis Pupa dropper can be deadly in the right water. The Upper will begin clearing in a few weeks and the water closer to Ennis will also turn on. Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. 211 Canyon Ferry Way , Hoschton, GA 30548 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $385,065. Check out our spring fly assortmenthere! Ice fishing has been good. All the freestones in the area like the Yellowstone, Gallatin, and Boulder are right on the edge of fishable, and its going to be a day by day situation. The lower end of the reservoir still has ice and is accessible at Indian Trail and Log Gulch boat ramps but is becoming more difficult to access as the shorelines open up. Learn More, 04/15/2023 Peach has been a good body color for hoppers. Rock Creek (East) The runoff season is here. The Upper has been on fire as of recently. Apr 19, 2023. Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the shorelines. This is going to be the place to be for a few weeks. Successful anglers are hooking walleyes in 3-10 feet of water using smelt, spoons, or live minnows. The dry fly fishing isnt as good as it was, but this weeken Gallatin River:Spruce Moths are still being spotted along with more and more hoppers. Lake DeSmet The ice is off and anglers are catching rainbow trout. The 1,800 sq. Sparkle Minnows, Kreelexes, Mini Dungeons, and Thin Mints/Buggers are all good to carry on the water. Its also a great chance to get out on the mountain bike (on gravel since most of our local trails are pretty wet), go hiking, or even just go enjoy a cold Dan Baileys Wall of Fame Red Ale next door at the Murray Bar. Martinsdale Reservoir: Those catching fish are trolling cowbells. Montana Troutfitters, Bozeman. Buffalo Bill Reservoir: Fishing is slow as the water is too warm and the fish are sluggish. Fishing has been hit-and-miss. The smallmouth bass, sauger and walleye bite has slowed down. The north narrows are producing smallmouth, crappie and perch. Today fishing looks to be not very active with peak fishing times around 3-5 pm. Cherry Creek is puking filthy mud right now, which means half-day floats or hiking up into the Beartrap Canyon are better ideas than full-day floats. The Bitterroot is back in fishable shape and is continuing to drop. Gallatin River Webcam Located at Karst, which is about 1/2 way between Bozeman and Big Sky on HWY 191. Look for fish cruising shallow and fish leeches and streamers. We will postpone any minnows until fall. Fishing on Browns has slowed down. Check it out! Ice fishing has been good. 406-295-4872. Streamer fishing has been good with Sparkle Minnows on bright days and Peanut Envys in Olive or Black on low light days. Northerns are 8 to 12 feet deep. If you have a need for them, I can more than likely get them with advance notice. A big nymph followed by something like a worm pattern can be really good in this higher, heavier water. Chris Hurley, FWP, Helena, Holter: Good numbers of Rainbows are showing up near the shorelines at the Gates of the Mountains, the BLM boat ramp, and Log Gulch. Gone that afternoon. Still a month where you should be prepared for anything. LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) As of Wednesday morning, the surge of water released from the Glen Canyon Dam has reached Lake Mead. Chris Hurley, FWP, Helena. Then 4 or 5 days until it is game on. There is 18 inches of ice from the Silos down to the ponds. For those residents the fishing is decent. Yellow Sallies will make an appearance in Juneas well. Learn More, 04/15/2023 Montana Troutfitters, Bozeman. Zebras and small black PTs will finish the month with the Trico on our minds. The Euro nymphing has been excellent this spring fishing Perdigon Nymphs or Red Tag patterns. Bottom bounce a worm. Fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom. Egg pattern flies and San Juan Worms have been popular with fly anglers and Power Bait, night crawlers, spawn sacks or spinners are also producing. Bighorn River: Flows remain steady at 2,530 cfs. Stillwater Anglers, Columbus. Learn More, 04/15/2023 The water is generally cold and consistent for killer summertime fishing. You have permission to edit this article. March brown, caddis and stoneflies have started to pop later in the afternoon each day. Yep. For nymphing a rubberlegs always seems to do the trick aswell as small BWO or Caddisnymphs. The Bighorn is on the rise but still fishing pretty well. If the weather stays calm while you are on the river you will likely see some fish eating dries in soft water. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Beadhead nymphs like a Hare's Ear, Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Prince (12-14) are all classics. The river is running at about 11,000 cfs and it is fluctuating due to the changing temperatures. Nymphs like Double Bead Stones, Rubberlegs, big Princes and San Juans are good choices. Missouri River, Fred Robinson Bridge Paddlefishing is now open and some have been caught. Flying ants and beetles are a good bet, too. The best action has been while using bottom-bouncers tipped with a worm in 15 feet . The water temps are rising. Floating jigs, night crawlers or leeches are working well from shore. : Some anglers are limiting out on trout. Weve got everything you need from rods, reels, lines, leaders, apparel, waders and much, much more. The fish have been spawning atGates of the Mountains and we have had reports of fish biting at York Bridge and the north end of Canyon Ferry Lake. Infielders Dalbec, Arroyo, Bogaerts, and Devers are key players. Look for any place the water slows down and youll find fish. Worms with a marshmallow have been catching fish. Evil Eye Flutter Spoons will also take lake trout. There have been some occasional caddis and PMDs coming off and a smallish dry-fly pattern like a Purple Haze can be fished as a searching fly in likely water. Please let us know if you would like to see your weeklyfishingreport included in this Montana fishing report compilation by emailing your report to us before the end of the day on Tuesday of each weekherealong with your business website/email address. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. San Juan worm patterns in the rust, brown, and red in size 14. . (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). We have the boat available to rent on weekends and I do have crawlers, frozen bait, and a small assortment of tackle and rods. Nymphs to fish include San Juan Worms, Squirmy Wormies or Squirmitos. Tongue River ReservoirThe water temperature has reached 60 degrees on the surface. People have been having great streamer fishing in the mornings on small baitfish patterns. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. Possession limit is twice the daily limit. Once they do, look for caddis, BWO, Yellow Sally, and perhaps even PMD hatches or nymph with San Juan Worms, mayfly nymphs, and crayfish. Zimmer Tackle, Pablo. Nymphing has also been productive, both with a short setup in shallow water, and a longer rig in deeper water. Yellowstone River, Columbus: It is running clear and water temperatures are good. Rock Creek Marina. Late July on higher water years. Lodging riverside for bit more. -- Chris Hurley. Most of the hatches have thinned out, but there are some mayflies on any given day. Big Hole River: Be ready for some great streamer action. The fall drakes are pouring off. A boat with a trolling motor helps a lot. Boat and shore fishing is doing really well lately. Georgetown is iced up. Learn More, 04/15/2023 The hatch and amount of rising fishhas been best in theafternoon to evening. If you find the rivers starting to drop and youre itching to get out, focus on the upper sections of the watershed as they tend to clear up quickest. For the perch use Flashchamp Spoons or Tear Drop jigs tipped with maggots or wax worms. A Green Drake Sparkle Dun will suffice on Soda Butte and the Lamar. Rowland Russell: Are we embarrassed yet, Montana? But that may not last. Night crawlers and egg sacks have been working well. Take your time working a seam line or pocket. Yellowstone River, Livingston Fishing was good while it lasted, but the river is in full runoff now. You have permission to edit this article. Catfish action is good on the south end of the lake using a bobber and bait and below the dam with a big heavy jig and bait. Lots of rain and snow in the past few days has led to sharp rises in all area flowing waters and hasnt done the lakes many favors, either. On cloudy or smoky days olive streamers (6-8) will work, or a Perch Fly. Fishing has been slow. Cover water and swing small streamers and fish them slowly with a pulse now and again to make them look like struggling baitfish. Sport Center, Lewistown. Yup. Hebgen Lake: There have been plenty of callibaetis and ants. Learn More, 04/15/2023 The Creek is moving fast and if you dont row often sit this one out. Troy Humphrey, FWP, Helena, Hauser: Rainbows continue to cruise the shorelines around York Bridge, Devils Elbow, and the Causeway area. It seems that fish are moving around quite a bit. On warmer overcast days fish will be willing to move to a bigger streamer like a Bonds Dragons or a Sex Dungeon. Perch fishing is good in 12 to 15 feet of water in bays or around weedbeds. Salmonfly nymphs and San Juan worms are the key right now. Well keep you pos For now the Sox have managed to keep essentially the same playoff roster they had last season. Montana Troutfitters, Bozeman. Happy Friday, folks! For right now, pretty much the only consistent flowing water options are the Firehole River in Yellowstone Park and the Lower Madison River from Ennis Dam to Cherry Creek. The Upper has been on fire as of recently. For the perch use Flashchamp Spoons or Tear Drop jigs tipped with maggots or wax worms.