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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.6.23

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.6.23
Editor’s note: This fishing report compilation is from January 6, 2023, and contains time-specific conditions and ice reports that are no longer current. For current Montana fishing reports and conditions, please check with local outfitters, the Montana FWP website, or contact fishing shops directly.

Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in our Montana fishing report compilations by emailing your report to us before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your business website/email address.

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing.

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Hell Creek Recreation Information

Lake Mary Ronan Fishing/Ice Report via Flathead Valley Fishing Report

Debbie N.: Went to Lake Mary Ronan Ice was definitely better. 7 inches where we were. 38 feet almost half way point. No kokanee just nice size perch.

Tiber Ice Report via Montana Fishing Addicts 2.0

Troy W.: Figured we should mark it. Keep your eyes open on the hardwater folks #tibergaspockets

John S.: Bootlegger arm south side just passed the cement pump station pretty sure. There’s a couple spots up there to watch. Especially coming out of south bootlegger on the corner where u head up the river. Great job marking that. That will ruin your day!!

Troy W.: bit further west but that whole area is always a place to be extra mindful of

Josh K.: Nelson is the same way. As well as Fort Peck. I don’t know Tiber well enough to just bomb down the ice.

Tongue River Reservoir Fishing Report via MT Fishing Addicts 2.0

Donny C.: Saturday was good fishing. I was using minnows. 3 inch minnows is what I was using

Cooney State Park Information via FWP

Cooney Fishing/Ice Report via MT Fishing Addicts 2.0

Logan S.: Does anybody have any tips or tricks on ling in cooney? No luck so far.. dead minnows, about 20 ft, on south west side now. Thanks in advance
Brandon L.: Get on a steep muddy slope at dark. I’ve had the best luck off Marshall Cove at dark but once I started exploring more of the steep slopes on the north side, we started catching them there too. They tend to come in waves so be patient.

Missouri River Fly Fishing Report by Headhunters Fly Shop

Summer Booking Alert!

Guides and Lodging are scarce in June and July.

This is your last real warning about June and July. As we stand, only Swiss cheese like availability for guides and lodging in June or July. Late July is the exception. The 4th and final week holds some hope for those who like the dry fly fishing to be highly technical.

Late May is filling as well. May has become a favorite of many anglers including fewer anglers and dumber fish. Most like the previous two components of May.

This is the We Told You So post. At Headhunters we have a 1 week hold of your guide and/or lodging dates if you have previously booked with us. So, if your week is June 1-5, at the end of your trip, June 5th, you have one week to book the same property, or guide. After one week, both rental house and guide are on the free market. Most, who booking during this historically good fishing period, re-book on the last day of the trip. therefore holding both he guide and lodging for the following year.

But, if that week passes, and the guide and/or rental unit is available, you, the not yet regular, can swoop in for the kill.

You cannot book said guide two years in advance. Just cannot happen. Booking systems and anarchy are not analogous to smooth sailing. Nope.

A system. Yep. Just like successful anglers employ. A system for success.

That is your free tip for today. Efficiency has the sound fish in it. Not a coincidence. Not by accident. Look it up if you do not believe this armchair etymologist. Fish husbandry and Walton and all that shit. That is where it was spawned. At least in my mind, when fishing is slow and Mr. Guide Man is babbling nonsense. Again…

A system for success. If you do not carry this in your Skills Bag, y

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