Montana Ice Fishing Reports

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report (Feb. 23, 2026): Final Winter Update + Urgent Ice Safety Warning as Canyon Ferry Opens Up

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report (Feb. 23, 2026): Final Winter Update + Urgent Ice Safety Warning as Canyon Ferry Opens Up

Key Takeaways

  • This is the final update for the winter fishing season; reports resume in April for the summer season.
  • Ice conditions can change fast and vary widely—from vehicle-supporting ice to open water.
  • Use extreme caution accessing any ice.
  • Canyon Ferry: open water is expanding on the south end and undermining the ice in many areas.

Ice Safety Update

Ice conditions can change quickly and vary widely across the same body of water—ranging from ice that may support a vehicle to areas of open water. Use extreme caution accessing any ice.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir Update

Open water is expanding on the south end and undermining the ice in many areas.

Season Note

This is the final update for the winter fishing season. Reports resume in April for the summer season.

FAQ

Is this the last Helena-area reservoirs fishing report for winter?

Yes. This is the final update for the winter fishing season; reports resume in April for the summer season.

How stable is the ice right now?

Ice conditions can change fast and vary widely across the same body of water—from ice that may support a vehicle to areas of open water.

What’s happening at Canyon Ferry?

Open water is expanding on the south end and undermining the ice in many areas.

Is it safe to access the ice?

Use extreme caution accessing any ice due to rapidly changing and highly variable conditions.

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