CONDITIONS AT-A-GLANCE
Good (4/5)
OUR REPORT
BEST TECHNIQUES:
Dry-droppers in shallow water.
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:
1. Mornings and evenings are the best time to fish dries.
2. Trail a leech or midge pupa behind a dry. Hopper and ant patterns have also been producing. There are a few calibaetis around as well.
3. Learning to double haul will increase distance and ability to cast in windy conditions.
7 DAY OUTLOOK:
Callibaetis are around. We will transition to leeches, nymphs, and small baitfish patterns over the coming weeks.
Our Philipsburg location, Flint Creek Outdoors, is open Thursday-Monday 7:30a-5p. Stop in and talk to Josh for up-to-date information.
Good Luck From our Team!
THE HATCH
Damselflies, caddis, midges
FLY PATTERNS
Callibaetis nymphs, leeches, small baitfish patterns.
SPECIFICS
Water Flow
Clear, choppy at times.
Water temperature at mid-day
62
Best time of day to fish
Morning and late afternoon
Best stretch
The whole lake fishes well.
Best access point
Red Bridge, Stuart Mill Bay
Fish species
Rainbow and Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon
Fishing season
See FWP regulations. Some closures apply.
Nearest airport
Missoula International
Recommended fly fishing leader
12′ 2x
Recommended fly fishing tippet
2x
Best fly fishing rod
Crisp to cast but soft enough to fight big fish.
Best floating fly line
Short head weight forward floating to quickly shoot line and turn flies over in the wind.
Best sinking fly line
Clear tip intermediate.
