Montana's fishing reports highlight varied conditions across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter Reservoirs. While rain has led to inconsistent walleye bites, rainbow trout fishing is thriving. Anglers should use specific lures and techniques for each location, focusing on depths and bait preferences for optimal catches this week.

The Missouri River reservoirs are thriving with walleye and rainbow trout action, particularly in Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter. Conditions are excellent for diverse fishing opportunities this week.

The warming weather has improved fishing across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs. Walleyes are active, with good catches reported in Canyon Ferry and Lake Helena, while rainbows and kokanee are in abundance. Various baits and techniques are effective, attracting multi-species action throughout these waters.

Montana FWP’s latest Helena-area reservoir update: ice is extremely variable, with open water in spots. Here’s where anglers are finding rainbows, walleye, perch, kokanee, and burbot—plus what’s being used and where conditions are unsafe.

Anglers should exercise caution due to varying ice conditions. Fishing yields include rainbows at Canyon Ferry and Helena Valley, while Hauser and Holter have mostly open water and unstable ice.

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Ice conditions vary greatly, affecting fishing opportunities. Rainbows, kokanee, and perch are being caught with specific baits in various locations.