Mar 2, 2026 · Angela Montana
2026 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake: Dates, Prizes, Rules, Fish Pickup Sites & Conservation Goals
Mack Days returns to Flathead Lake March 12–May 9, 2026, giving anglers nine weeks to target non-native lake trout while supporting conservation of native bull trout and westslope cutthroat. Get the key dates, prize details, entry rules, fish drop-off locations, and important release and fish ID requirements.
Feb 25, 2026 · Angela Montana
Reminder-2026 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake begins in 16 days on March 12
The 2026 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, runs from March 12 to May 9, focusing on conservation efforts while offering cash prizes for anglers.
Nov 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Final Results
The 2025 Fall Mack Days saw 151 anglers enter a whopping 18,414 lake trout, with Jerry Benson of Plains taking top honors.
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 8 Results
Only one week remains in the 2025 Fall Mack Days—don’t miss your chance to reel in lake trout, win big cash prizes, and help restore native trout in Flathead Lake!
Oct 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days
Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 7 Results
Only two weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake—over 14,700 lake trout have been turned in, big money tags are still out there, and the competition for top angler is heating up before the November 2 finale!
Oct 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days | Week 6 Results
Only three weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event—cast your line for a chance at $10,000 in tagged prizes!
Oct 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Week 5 of Flathead Lake’s Mack Days has already reeled in over 11,000 lake trout—and the elusive $10,000-tagged “Double D” is still on the loose!
Sep 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – week 4 update
Halfway through the 2025 Fall Mack Days, thousands of lake trout have been landed on Flathead Lake—but one lucky angler could still reel in the $10,000 fish…
Sep 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 2
With more than 5,000 lake trout already turned in, Mack Days is making waves on Flathead Lake…
Sep 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Excluisve Sneak Peek: Beginner’s Luck or Real Opportunity? Mack Days First-Timers Speak Out
Can a first-time Mack Days angler actually reel in some serious cash?
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Spring Mack Days-Final Results
The 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake broke records with over 60,000 lake trout entries turned in by 206 anglers, all part of a conservation effort to reduce non-native lake trout and boost native fish populations…
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!
Apr 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Update
Thousands of fish, millions of memories, and one elusive $10,000 trout—Mack Days is in full swing….
Apr 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
The lake is heating up—record numbers, warm weather, and big prizes!
Apr 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Flathead Lake’s Mack Days: Anglers Reel in Trophy-Sized Lake Trout Amid Controversy
Here's a nice Mack Days laker!
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 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Get Ready for Mack Days: The Most Unique & Lucrative Fishing Tournament Around!
Get the inside scoop on the richest and most unique fishing tournament in the world, plus expert tips from seasoned pro Mike Benson—tune in now!
Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Mack Days Madness: Big Fish, Bigger Prizes!
Get the inside scoop on the richest fishing tournament around—Downrigger Dale talks secrets, big wins, and Lake Trout tips with Mack Days pros Cindy and Mike Benson!
Nov 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days | Final Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days concluded on Sunday November 3rd with a total of 18,414 lake trout entries, 151 anglers […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 8 Update
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake will end on November 3rd after nine weeks of lake […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 Results
UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]
Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]
Sep 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days: First Week Results
Mack Days anglers were under very warm sunny skies for the first four days of the nine-week long event on […]
Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Four Mack Days Pros Share Their Secrets to Catching Big Macks and Winning Big Bucks!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the Fall Mack Days fishing tournament on Flathead Lake, […]
Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake (Sponsored by the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes)
Up to $200,000 in Cash and Prizes (1)-$10,000 & (3) $5,000 & (5) $1000 + over (9,000) $500-$100 Tagged Lake Trout Thursday-September 5th to Sunday-November 3rd 9 weeks […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days–early starting date
FYI-Earlier dates for Fall Mack Days—event has moved up 2 weeks. No website yet so wanted to get this information […]
Mar 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 2 Results
Two weeks are in the books for the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. Mack Days are […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast and Mack Days Meet
Check out this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast sneak peek! Host Downrigger Dale sits down with CSKT Fisheries Specialist, Cindy Benson, […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days-One Week Away!
The 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is just around the corner. […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days-Just one month away!
Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded in the […]
Sep 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
2023 Fall Mack Days Week 1 Results
Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes began on Thursday September 14th with […]