 As of July 26th, 2021 the Flathead area moved into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
406-756-BAIT (2248) | 756BAIT.COM Photo by Jack Charles on Unsplash Flathead Lake - Whitefish bite is picking up. Jigging around 40-60 ft using a variety of Whitefish jigs, come check out the selection! Flathead River Sloughs - Good sized pike being caught using dead bait and Northland Spinners, along with a few panfish on small paddle tail jigs. Flathead River - Flows are holding steady and the fish are looking up. Lots of trout to be caught using Panther Martins or Rooster Tails along with dry fly patterns. McGregor Lake - Crawdad are plentiful! Come get your traps today, Smallmouth picking up along the shores as well. Thompson Chain of Lakes - Remains a steady source for all sorts of species. Trolling wedding rings for salmon; spinners for pike; along with jigging for perch. Lake Mary Ronan - Jigging for perch off Camp Tuffit with Hali Jigs and Sago Flapper Tails. Swan Lake - Fishing for Pike has been slowing up but still some being caught in the reeds, along with jigging smaller lake trout off drops and points using white tube jigs. For Our Traveling Fisherman Be aware that there are several closures and restrictions across the state on different river systems, make sure to check in with the Montana FWP website for updated information regarding Hoot Owl restrictions. 406-756-BAIT (2248) | 756BAIT.COM Photo by Aidan Hodel on Unsplash Church Slough - Pike are being caught on Hellbender Tackle pike hangers paired with Flathead baits pea mouth or pikeminnow.
Little Bitterroot - Reports of kokanee salmon being caught in the 40-60 ft range with a Swedish pimple and Mack's glow jigs. Lower Thompson - Lots of smaller pike are being caught, Backwater Bait "Meal Ticket" seems to be their flavor of choice. Echo Lake - Bass are being caught in the early morning or evenings. Dropshotting has been key to success this week. Blanchard Lake - Crappies are being found off deeper structures using a Sago Tackle "Flapper." Loon Lake (Ferndale) - Always a good place to chase Rainbow trout with Powerbait Flathead Lake - Fishing is picking up, Flathead Lake Charters in-line spinners have been very productive in 80-120 ft.  Strawberry Lake Trail
Kalispell, MT 6 Miles, Moderate traffic, Best from May until October Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, OHV/Off-road driving, Dog freindly, Forest, Lake, River, Views, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Blowdown, Rocky, Snow https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/strawberry-lake-trail-no-5?ref=result-card Danny On National Recreation Trail Whitefish, MT 7.2 Miles, Heavy traffic, Best used from March until September Hiking, Dog friendly, Forest, Views, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Snow https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/danny-on-memorial-national-recreation-trail?ref=result-card  Stanton Lake
Essex, MT 3.8 Miles, Moderate traffic, Best used from June until October Dogs on leash, Kid friendly, Fishing, Hiking, Nature trips, Lake, River, Views, Wildlife https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/stanton-lake Birch Lake Trail Kalispell, MT 6.2 Miles, Moderate traffic, Best used from June until October Dogs on leash, Hiking, Nature trips, Bird watching, Forest, Lake, Views, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Rocky, Snow https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/birch-lake  Lawrence Park Wetlands
Kalispell, MT 1.2 Miles, Play ground for kids Kid Friendly, Nature Trips, Walking https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/lawrence-park-wetlands Aneas Loop Cayuse Prairie Elementary Bigfork, MT 2.5 Miles, Moderate Traffic, Best from March until October Dogs on leash, Kid friendly, Hiking, Nature trips, Walking, Bird watching, Forest, Views, Wildflowers https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/aneas-loop 406-756-BAIT (2248) | 756BAIT.COM Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Flathead River - Pike fishing has been good. Chatterbaits and Spinners have been the most productive. Trout fishing is picking up. Come meet our new Fly guy Anthony and pick up some Purple Haze Parachutes before you hit the river!!
Flathead Lake - Lake trout have been being caught trolling Brads cut plugs and/or Plug It Tackle plugs. Little Bitterroot Lake - Kokanee fishing has been consistent while trolling Mack’s wedding rings. Blanchard Lake - Largemouth bass have been cooperating when throwing frogs around the lily pads. Lake Mary Ronan - Perch bite has been very consistent down 20ft of water out in front of Camp Tuffit! Small jigs with Sago Tackle Scud or craw plastics Loon Lake (Ferndale) - Rainbow trout are being caught from the dock with Powerbait. McGregor Lake - Rainbow trout and smallmouth bass are being caught in the shallows with silver Panther Martin (Slow rolling over logs). 406-756-BAIT (2248) | 756BAIT.COM Photo by Alexandr Podvalny from Pexels Lake Mary Ronan - Perch fishing is picking up 20-25 foot of water. Small jigs paired with a Sago craw or flapper has been key to success!
Flathead Lake - Fishing has been picking up! Reports of fish being caught in 80-100 feet of water on FLC In line spinners with Flathead lake cut bait as a trailer. Flathead River - Trout fishing is in full swing, Hoppers are starting to appear, and fish have taken notice!! Flathead River Sloughs - Pike are hungry in the early mornings and later in the evenings, Northland and BooYah spinner baits have been putting fish in the boat!! Thompson Lakes - Pike are super active. Flathead baits herring under a 2" bobber on a pike hanger. Little Bitterroot Lake - Salmon bite has been consistent 40-60 foot of water on a gold Hali's jig tipped with maggots or corn Loon Lake (Ferndale) - Rainbow trout being caught off the dock with PowerBait and/or marshmallow + night crawler 406-756-BAIT (2248) | 756BAIT.COM Image by Eliseo Burguete from Pixabay Blanchard Lake - Perch fishing is picking up, Sago's Tackle Scuds / Craws paired with a small glow jig have been producing some very nice eaters.
Flathead River Sloughs - Bigger pike are starting to be caught, Pikeminnow or Peamouth under bigger bobber with Hellbender Tackle pike hangers. Lake 5 - Some trout being caught on orange or chartreuse powerbait Echo Lake - Bass have started to transition into deeper waters on their summer patterns, Bigger worms on a shaky head or Texas rig have been producing the better fish Flathead Lake - Lake trout fishing is picking up, FLC Inline spinners (Golden oldie) has been the ticket with a piece of Flathead Baits cutbait Lake Mary Ronan - Perch bite has continued to improve 20-25 Foot of water. Sago's Tackle Scuds / Craws have been the main food source for hungry perch. Lower Stillwater - Another great option for perch fishing this time of year, getting reports of some very nice eaters Dickey Lake - Smallmouth bite has been picking up, Small white swimbaits and Netbait's Tubes are filling up our coolers!!!  Ticket $50 Each Only 500 Tickets Sold One Entry Gives You 31 Chances To Win Winning Tickets Will Be Placed Back Into Drawing One Winner Per Day Between October 1 - 31 All proceeds will go to Kalispell Elks Charities: -Veterans -Scholarships -Need Children Tickets Available at Snappy's (Customer Service) Gun List / Daily Winners
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