Smith Lake held a very successful 42nd annual Sunriser Lions Ice Fishing Derby that attracted over three hundred anglers. Not only was this successful but this event is probably the oldest ice fishing derby in Montana. Anglers of all ages were pulling out hundreds of pike and perch from 7am to 1pm. The range of sizes were from a few ounces to 5 pounds.
The picture above is of Alex Ellis (Plains, MT) as he shows off the 4.85 pound pike that took first in the largest pike category today. There is food and s’mores next to a warm fire for comfort and hunger – who could ask for more on a great day of fishing!
Prize Winners:
Want to make it next year?
It is held on the last Saturday of December each year, so mark your 2013 calendar!
Where is Smith Lake?
West of Kalispell, Montana. CLICK HERE to see it on a map.
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
By angelamontana
Louisiana Dolphin Shot to Death
Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Clark Fork River produces new state record Westslope cutthroat trout
By Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Celebrates Opening of Public Archery Range in Big Arm
Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football field
Turkeys Illegally Dumped at Nevada WMA
Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24
FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18
DON’T LET YER MEAT LOAF!!! by Montana Grant
FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)
Don’t mess with the bull…
The perfect footage
“Bird Day” celebration scheduled for May 4 at Spring Meadow State Park
Seasonal Roads Opening Today on Seeley Lake Ranger District
A long trip home: One steelhead’s journey to the Potlatch River
2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee
FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
GOPHER GUTS!!! by Montana Grant
PANSY POWER!!! by Montana Grant
Riley's Meats - Butte Wild Game Processing