Winter is here, and that means ice fishing season is just about here, everywhere from backyard ponds to the big lakes. It’s that time to get ready for potential moments like this—a massive Montana rainbow trout giving us a taste of what’s waiting beneath the ice. If that teaser doesn’t make you want to grab your auger and tip-up, we don’t know what will. Ice fishing isn’t just about the cold; it’s about the thrill of wondering what trophy fish might be pulled through your ice hole next!
A Teaser for What Might Exist in Montana Waters
Posted by Angela Montana on December 4, 2025
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