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Canyon Ferry Perch Derby

1/27/2015

Canyon Ferry Sunrise Lions Perch Derby

The team derby was on Sunday (January 25, 2015). Snappy's Team took 2nd place in the team event 3 man team heaviest weight of 10 perch. I think our weight was 8.14lb. The Team included Chancy, Jason Mundel and Adam Nelson. Those are all perch from Canyon Ferry.

FISHING REPORT 01/27/2015

1/27/2015

Snappy's Fishing Report
Fishing Hotline: 756-BAIT (2248)
01/14/2015

Thompson Chain of Lakes: Upper is fishing well for Perch and Pike. Perch: look deep, Pike: find weed beds. Middle has good Perch 40-70'. Lower has some Perch and Pike as well.

Lake Mary Ronan: Fish good for lots of eater Perch 7"-10". Few Piggies. Kokanee doing OK- decent night bite.

Island Lake: Roads rough. Perch biting OK.

Lynch Lake: Pike fishing great (Tip Ups)

Lower Stillwater: Ice conditions getting better. Perch good. Spearing has been good.

Bitteroot Lake: Kokanee fishing great, 60'-80'. Ice decent.

Ashley Lake: Walking only. Few Kokanee being caught.

Whitefish Lake: Lake Trout are biting. Whitefish slowing down.

McGregor Lake: Opened up, only 1/2 the lake is frozen.

Lake Blaine: Lots of water on ice. Kokanee good in evening.

15th Annual Snappy's Lake Mary Ronan Derby
This Weekend - January 31. Sign Up @ Snappy's

LAKE ICE REPORT - 01/15/2015

1/15/2015

Snappy's Fishing Report
Fishing Hotline: 756-BAIT (2248)

Smith Lake: 12"+
Lake Mary Ronan: 6"-8" with snow/slush
Echo Lake: 4"-6" - snow/slush
Lower Stillwater: 8"-10" - snow/slush
Upper Stillwater: 10"+ - snow/slush
Roger's Lake: 10"+
Upper Thompson: 5"-7"
Lower Thompson: 6"-8"
Middle Thompson: 5"-6" - Good
Lake Five: 8" - snow/slush
Blanchard Lake: 10"+ - snow/slush
Blackfeet Lakes: All have ice
Island & Lynch Lakes: 8"-10" - Snow
Church Slough: 7"-10"
Somers Bay: 3"-4"
Whitefish Lake: 4"-6"
Swan Lake: 3"-5"
Bitteroot Lake: 3"-5" depending where on the lake
McGregor: Mostly still frozen. Still little open water
Little McGregor: 10" Good ice

Fisher River/TLL Derby: Jan 24th-25th (Tickets available at Snappy's)
Snappy's Lake Mary Ronan Derby: Jan 31st - FREE

LAKE MARY RONAN ICE FISHING DERBY

1/14/2015

Snappy's Presents:
15th Annual Lake Mary Ronan Perch / Salmon Ice Fishing Derby

January 31st, 2015

Click HERE for the Results and Pictures

Sponsored by:

Snappy's
Walleye's Unlimited - Flathead Chapter
Lake Mary Ronan Lodge
Plum Creek

Sign in will be at Snappy's. You may start fishing anytime Saturday morning.
All participants must be at Lake Mary Ronan Lodge by 2pm for weigh in.
All participants must have a valid MT fishing license and comply with MT state fishing regulations.
We will be awarding prizes for the heaviest weight of (1) Perch. (5) Places will be awarded by the heaviest weight of (1) perch. We will have prizes for kids ages 1-6 & 7-12. Also women and old timers 70 & up. Salmon will be heaviest weight of (1) salmon. (3) places will be warded for salmon.
Each participant is allowed only (1) weigh in; you may weigh in any time during the derby. (Fins will be clipped)
Fish must be fresh (not old and smelly) as in caught the day of the derby.
Any violation of these rules will disqualify the participant from the derby and from the potential winning of any door prizes.
All decisions by the derby committee are final.
Door prizes will be awarded after the close of the derby. Participants must be present to win any door prizes.
At the discretion of the derby committee, the derby my be cancelled up to 24hrs prior, due to weather, or other factors. Sponsors of the derby are not responsible for theft, damage, or bodily injury.

FISHING REPORT 01/14/2015

1/14/2015

Snappy's Fishing Report
Fishing Hotline: 756-BAIT (2248)
01/14/2015

Smith Lake: Has slowed way down! Few Perch and Pike still being caught.

Lake Mary Ronan: Perch fishing good. Lake conditions not great. Right off State Launch is fishing well.

Echo Lake: Slushy, few Kokanee being caught.

Lower Stillwater Lake: Lake condition horrible. BUt if you can get out on it Perch & Pike are fishing good.

Foy's Lake: Rainbows biting well no reports on Kokanee

Roger's Lake: Ice good Grayling & Cuts have been up & down.

Lake Five: Producing limits of Kokanee, few Perch

Bitterroot Lake: Blue Grouse has OK ice. BE SAFE!

Predator Trapping Seminar

1/6/2015

When: Jan 17th Sat at 10:am
Where: Snappy's Event Center
Who: John Hughes of Big Sky Baits & Fur Buyer of Montana
John will also be at Snappy's at 1pm-4pm to buy fur.

LAKE ICE REPORT - 01/05/2015

1/5/2015

Snappy's Fishing Report
Fishing Hotline: 756-BAIT (2248)

Smith Lake: 12"+
Lake Mary Ronan: 4"
Echo Lake: 4"-6"
Lower Stillwater: 8"-10"
Upper Stillwater: 10"+
Rogers Lake: 10"+
Upper Thompson: 5"-6"
Lower Thompson: 3"-4"
Middle Thompson: 3"-4" Not Fishable Yet
Lake Five: 8"+
Blanchard Lake: 10"+
Blackfeet Lakes: All Have Ice - Check Daily
Island Lake: 8"-10"
Lynch Lake: 8"-10"
Church Slough: 7"-10"

** ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE YOU FISH **

January 31st
15th Annual Snappy's Lake Mary Ronan Derby