​Fishing Licenses expire THURSDAY 02/28/2019, so pick up your new one for 2019 today! Always consult the regs for limits, size or other changes.
 
Ashley Lake
Salmon fishing is still good. Snow and slush conditions are tough but cold temps have set up most of it. The Prizm Stix with maggots are working well this week.
 
Bitterroot Lake
Snow and slush on top of 6-10” of ice. Salmon fishing is still great in ranges from 40’-180’. Use a number 5 Swedish Pimple as an attracter with a Rat Finke Dropper to get down faster. Decent Perch but illusive. 

We noticed a large bird visiting our Osprey nest over the last couple days. Sure enough, again today, we got another visit. I was able to pull some video and pictures. Pretty cool to see this Bald Eagle pop in and check things out. 

​A great time was had by all at Snappy’s 19th Annual Free Family Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Mary Ronan on Saturday February 16th, 2019.
 
Sponsor ListThanks to Lyle (Mountain Meadows Resort), Annetta, Bob, Russ, Amy, Jason, Clay, Kirk and Pete for all their help.

• Weyerhaeuser
• Pete’s Tackle (Also Celebrating 19 Years)
• Flathead Bait – Aaron Rasmussen
• Berkley
• HT Enterprises
• Smelly Jelly
• John Wallace
• Lacrosse Footwear
• Flathead Chapter Walleyes Unlimited (Donated 150 Rod/Reel Combos for the kids) – Banquet is March 9th
• Pro Cure
• Danielson
• Carolina
• Vexilar
• Bass Assassain

Michael Johnson – Frabil Tip-Ups

New Fishing Licenses go on sale Feb 19th. The new season starts March 1st. Your Existing fishing license will still be valid through Feb 28th.
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Ashley Lake
Salmon fishing has been good. Try in front of the main access, 300yds out in 60ft water. Use some Zoom to keep them in the area.
 
Bitterroot Lake
Around 10in of ice in spots and slush. Salmon has been great around the South End. Hali’s have worked great. Also, the Swedish Pimple with a Rat Finke and dropper.

New Fishing Licenses go on sale Feb 19th. The new season starts March 1st. Your Existing fishing license will still be valid through Feb 28th.

Blanchard Lake
Lots of snow and ice. Perch bite has been decent in the early mornings. The Crappie have been biting in lake afternoons. Try using Pete’s Sassy Stingers with wax worms.
 
Church Slough
Ice is getting thicker and the Crappie are starting to show up. Early morning or evenings are best. Try using Glow Demon Jigs. Reports of Pike that are suspended 4ft below the ice.

During this one hour introductory class, we will cover:

• The four Universal Firearms Safety Rules
• Basic handgun nomenclature
• Basics of safe gun handling and storage of firearms/ammunition in the home.

​This past week has brought colder weather to build ice around the region. Although the temps are low, be sure to ALWAYS check for safe ice yourself & use caution on bigger bodies of water.

** Tip of the Week **
To catch a few bigger Perch, be on the move. Make small moves and find the outside of the school. Use heavier lures to get down thru the smaller perch.
 
Blanchard Lake
8” of ice and some slush in spots. Be ready to drill holes to stay ahead of Perch and Crappie. Be sure to check regulations for Pike slot Limit.