CONDITIONS AT-A-GLANCE
Ok – 3/5
OUR REPORT
BEST TECHNIQUES:
Ice fishing
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:
The lake is currently frozen. If you’re in to ice fishing, it’s time. If not, try Rock or Flint Creek nearby.
7 DAY OUTLOOK:
Ice!
Our Philipsburg location, Flint Creek Outdoors, is open 7 days a week, 7:30a-5p. Stop in and talk to Josh for up-to-date information.
Good Luck From our Team!
THE HATCH
No hatches at this time.
FLY PATTERNS
Leeches, scuds, sow bugs, chironomids, and baitfish patterns.
SPECIFICS
Water temperature at mid-day
32
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.
