With all of the mild weather, Ice Reports are changing constantly. Please use EXTREME caution these upcoming days. Always check the ice for yourself and take precautions!

The Fish Bite hasn't changed much so we are linking back to last weeks report HERE. Please note the ice reports ARE NOT CURRENT as they have changed drastically with our mild weather.

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​Beware of thinning ice and heavy slush conditions with this weeks warming temps.
 
Ashley Lake
1-2in of ice with 6in of snow/slush mix on top. Not safe and 40deg temps this week may open it up in spots.
 
Blanchard
5-6in of good ice with slush on top. Pete’s Sassy Stingers and Venom glow jigs are getting nice perch & crappie. A few nice pike being caught on smelt using Jaw Jackers and tip-ups.
 
Bitterroot Lake
North end of lake has 5-6in of ice in the bay with rainbows, salmon and perch being caught on Swedish Pimples, Hali’s and Zimmer pink/orange Wanna B Jigs. Snow/slush on top of ice. Main body of water has no ice!!
 
Church Slough
4-6in of ice with snow/slush mix on top. Some perch, pike & crappie being caught. Try Ratt Finkee jigs and Forage Minnow spoons for best results on Panfish. Pike liking yellow or green cut bait or shiners on tip-ups.

​Colder temps and snow are finally here, and ice is forming on many waterways this week. Safety is of the utmost importance! Check ice & slush conditions as you cross any lake or slough. This will ensure a fun and safe outdoor adventure.

​Ashley Lake
No recent reports of ice or fish activity.
 
Blanchard
Sold 5-7in of ice. Fishing great for perch, crappie and pike. Snyder’s “Big Shakers” tipped with maggots are getting the perch and crappie. Jaw Jackers with Pete’s Tackle Cascade Wonder are catching nice fish as well.
 
Church Slough
3-6in of ice. Some areas are sketchy to fish on. A few pike and perch being caught but slow for crappie so far. Be careful on this slough!
 
Crystal Lake
4in of good ice. Salmon fishing good for 12in fish. Watch for springs and open areas when crossing.

​Happy New Year! Awesome news of ice building on many lakes, but rain and warm winds/temps can change those conditions daily. So please take safety precautions to ensure a fun fishing day!

​Ashley Lake
No reports of ice or fish activity.
 
Bitterroot Lake
North end of lake has 3-4in in the bay with rainbows, salmon and perch being caught on Gitzit’s and Swedish Pimples tipped with wax worms. Check ice however as high winds and rain forecast could reduce ice in a hurry!
 
Blanchard
Has 5-7in of ice. Pete’s Sassy Stingers and Venom glow jigs are getting nice perch & crappie. A few nice pike being caught on smelt using Jaw Jackers.
 
Church Slough
Some fishable ice, but very sketchy areas so you may want to wait for next cold snap to venture out there.