Ashley Lake
Still has 6-8in of ice. Salmon fishing is decent on the West side of the lake.
 
Bitterroot Lake
South end still has good ice – 6-8in. Salmon fishing good in deep water around 200-250ft for the big fish in the 14-18in range. For smaller fish try your shallower water. North end off Blue Grouse access is still ok. Off Lion Camp there is open water. Be sure to check your regs.
 
Smith Lake
Starting to open up. The ice is NOT Safe.

Use EXTREME caution on all water in our region!! The cold front moving in this weekend may help tighten up ice for next week’s fishing.

Reminder: Come in to Snappy’s for your 2020 Fishing Licenses and all your fishing gear!! Check new regulations for changes before heading out to your favorite fishing hole.

Ashley Lake
6-8in of ice main lake, but edges may be much less. Check conditions and use spud bar to make sure it is safe. Fishing good for 9-12in salmon. Use pink Swedish Pimples and glow/pink Ratt Finkees for best results.
 
Blanchard Lake
5-7in of ice on main body, but edges are starting to lose ice. Pete’s Tackle Sassy Stingers and Cascade Wonders are catching nice perch & crappie.

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