Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry & Flathead Lake Ice-Out: March 2026 Predictions and Safety Updates

Discover Montana ice-out predictions for Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry & Flathead Lake in 2026. Get current ice conditions and fishing season timing updates.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

When to Get Off the Ice: Canyon Ferry, Fort Peck & Flathead Lake Safety Before Ice-Out

Montana's ice fishing season nears end as March brings dangerous ice conditions. Essential safety tips for Canyon Ferry, Fort Peck & Flathead Lake.

Oct 24, 2025 · Kamp Cook

Macman Finds the Fall Perch: Over 100

Fishermen: Yesterday I put in at Big Arm and around the point there is a low lying rock wall. In […]

Sep 29, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Angler reels in human remains on Flathead Lake

On September 26, 2025, at about 1522 hours, Lake County 911 received a call from a fisherman who reported discovering human remains in Flathead Lake in the Wildhorse Island area.

Jul 15, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

2 rescued, 1 missing after boat capsizes on Flathead Lake

The Lake County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue responded to the report of a capsized boat at about 9am today near the end of Rocky Point on Flathead Lake. 

Jun 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Lake managers to implement 45% reduction in minimum flows

At a critical time to capture water in Flathead Lake, CSKT and EKI are implementing a solution to balance the multiple needs of the community. EKI will implement a 45 percent reduction in the license required minimum flows from 12,700 cfs to 7,000 cfs.

Jun 13, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Zinke Urges Secretary of Interior to Address Flathead Lake Levels

Yesterday, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging immediate action to address the projected low water levels of Flathead Lake this summer. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), which operate the SKQ Dam, are currently projecting lake levels as much as three feet below full pool this summer.

Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

Streamflow Runoff Forecasts Continue to Decrease  

Polson, Montana: Unseasonably warm and dry conditions continue to significantly decrease  water supply in the Flathead River Basin and spring […]

Apr 28, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 7 Update

Flathead Lake anglers are smashing records at the 2025 Spring Mack Days, hooking tens of thousands of lake trout — and there’s still time to join the action…

Apr 21, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 6 Update

Only 19 fish away from a record-breaking Spring Mack Days — and with $225,000 in prizes still up for grabs, it’s not too late to reel in your shot at glory!

Mar 31, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days-Week 3 Update

With over 20,000 lake trout already logged, Mack Days 2025 is off to a record-breaking start—big fish, big prizes, and one very elusive $10,000 trout named Willy still waiting to be caught!

Mar 24, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days-Week 2 Update

With thousands of lake trout caught and $225,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, the big question remains—will anyone reel in "Willy," the elusive $10,000 fish?

Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Update

With $225,000 in prizes and a $10,000 tagged "Willy" lurking beneath the surface, Flathead Lake's Mack Days is a fishing frenzy where fortunes change with every "Fish On! Here's the Week 1 update!

Mar 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Four people rescued from Wild Horse Island

The four paddled a canoe and kayak to the island but were unable to return to mainland due to the wind and waves.

Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake

Hook a lake trout, win big, and help native fish thrive—Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake kicks off March 13th with over $225,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs!

Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

Large section of Flathead Lake north shore temporarily closing for bird nesting, migration

From March 1 to July 15, the north shore of Flathead Lake hits "Do Not Disturb" mode as migrating and nesting birds take over…

Feb 4, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Skeletal remains found near Flathead River

On February 4, 2025, at about 1015 am, the Lake County Sheriff's Office was notified that a Tribal Game Warden had located skeletonized human remains in the Buffalo Bridge area on the Flathead River.

Jan 21, 2025 · Angela Montana

Have You Seen “Flessie”, the Flathead Lake Monster?

Is Flathead Lake hiding a whale-snake hybrid, or is Flessie just a crafty creature of legend—and maybe a rogue buffalo or two? What do you think?

Oct 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

A Wild Look at Flathead Lake

Whoa! Take a look at this video of Woods Bay on Flathead Lake during that huge windstorm the other day!

Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Press Release: Range of Forecast on Web via Energy Keepers (Flathead Lake Levels)

Polson, Montana – Energy Keepers Inc began posting a new graphic today that shows the  possible lake level ranges this […]

Sep 16, 2023 · Kamp Cook

Capt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters on Flathead Lake

Capt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters with a 25 inch Kokanee Salmon from Flathead Lake this week. Fish have been […]

Jun 24, 2023 · Montana Grant

KISS MY BASS!!!

Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]