
Ice fishing season is on—Fresno and Nelson reservoirs are iced over, but it’s all about timing, depth, and a little tip-up magic for those walleye bites!

Solid ice, a hot perch bite, and walleye keeping us on our toes—find out what worked (and where) on Nelson Reservoir for the Captain and Don Jamison…

Discover the latest conditions from Don Wilkins, uncover hot spots and learn crucial safety tips for a successful weekend on the ice!

Before you grab your gear, check the ice—because it can go from “truck safe” to “take a swim” faster than you think!

This info was taken from Flathead Valley Fishing Report group and posted by fellow ice anglers on January 11, 2025:

From freezing lakes to fishing hotspots, here’s your quick guide from the Macman to where the ice (and fish) are ready in NW Montana…

Here is the latest scoop on ice conditions, camping spots and the ice update at Tongue River Reservoir…

Ice fishing alert: Conditions are all over the map in the Helena area reservoirs—think twice before stepping out..

With ice thickening and walleye biting, Nelson Creek is shaping up to be the perfect weekend fishing spot—just grab your tip-ups, minnows, and a little luck!

New year, new ice — here’s the scoop from Tongue River Reservoir State Park.

Before you cast your line, check the fishing regulations and get the latest updates on Montana’s winter waters…

Nelson Creek’s ice is holding strong on the ramp side, but don’t wander too far—McGuire’s shoreline is still playing it risky. Read more from Don Wilkins here!

Ice to meet you! Dive into Montana’s top fishing spots and the latest ice conditions in one handy report.

Warm winds keep ice growth slow at Tongue River Reservoir

Rainbow point 5.5” Yellowstone Holiday 4” Happy hour 1.5” Kirkwood 1.5” Dam 1.5” The cold springs and some bays on […]

Thin ice and warm weather aren’t the combo for a good day on the lake! Some spots are cracking underfoot–get the latest ice report here.

Here’s the latest ice thickness report in north-central Montana.

We received an ice report from Scott the Painter, who does reports on Helena area waterways for us, about ice […]
February 4: Due to the rain, there is an inch of water on the ice, which makes the pressure ridges […]

January 15 Ice update: From Boy Scout to Lucky Point: 7-8 inches From Lucky to Peterson: 5-6 inches From Peterson […]
January 8 Ice update: We have an inch of ice to the marina and should be fishable in a couple […]

Joe Moline from Lewistown took a trip down to Crooked Creek boat ramp to check on ice conditions on the […]

Usually, Ice Men are done fishing by the end of March. The lakes begin to melt, and Spring Runoff can […]

Finding where to fish requires some good experience, luck, and observation. When Captain Ahab was looking for Moby Dick, he […]