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.