​Ashely Lake
The Perch have been biting strong, especially drawn towards white jigs. Tackle such as Pete’s Crappie Candy, Backwater Bait Anklebiters, and white Mister Twisters should prove a successful trip on the lake.
 
Echo Lake
The Smallmouth have been drawn towards more natural and darker soft plastics. Trying some crankbaits, Senkos and jigs has shown the most activity. 

​Ashely & Bitterroot Lakes
Perch bite has been good on Ashley. Jig with a white grub for best results. Salmon bite has been clicking along on Bitterroot. Mostly hearing that jigging your Hali’s or Swedish Pimples with white corn or a maggot.
 
Echo Lake
Largemouth, Smallmouth and Pike fishing have all been excellent. For the Bass use moving baits like spinnerbaits or cranks. For Pike, the spinnerbaits in white or chartreuse are a must. 

Echo Lake
Bass bite has been good. Hearing a few reports of Pike being caught as well. Both being caught with spinnerbaits or chatterbaits.
 
Flathead Lake
Whitefish bite has been slow this week. There have been a few reports along the North West shore. Somers Bay has been good for Smallmouth. Lake Trout are being found out around the deep shelf edges.
 
Flathead River
Dry Flies like hopper patterns and Purple Haze are still getting the job done with the fly rod. Panther Martins or Mepps for your spinner rods.
 
Blanchard Lake
Crappie fishing has been a little slow. For the best luck for both Crappie and Perch get out the Pete’s Crappie Candy. Pike have hitting the spinnerbaits and perch pattern crankbaits. Bass are nailing the Senko worms.
 
Ashley & Bitterroot Lakes
For Kokanee use some trolling flies or jig your Hali and Swedish Pimples with a maggot or white corn. If you prefer Rainbows try the Kamlooper spoons.

​Echo Lake
Bass fishing has been good. Most of the reports are saying they are hanging about 10ft down. Try a drop shot for some good luck.
 
Flathead Lake
Whitefish bite has picked up a little more. Most action has been on the North West shore. Lake Trout are biting in deeper water, about 70ft down. Having the best luck trolling with cut plugs (don’t forget your maple sausage).

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​Echo Lake
Bass are moving to deeper water. Use your chatter baits or crank baits to get their attention. Pike bite should be picking up with the hotter weather.
 
Flathead Lake
Whitefish bite is starting up around Somers Bay area – down about 40ft. Be sure to come pick up some whitefish jigs. We have a variety from locals like Pete’s Tackle and Trick Tackle in stock. Lake Trout are in deeper water now. Troll using your cut plugs with maple sausage.
 
Flathead River and Sloughs
Rivers are looking good. Water levels are stable, and weather is ideal. Try your hand with your dry flies or Panther Martin spinners for your Trout. The Pike are starting to get aggressive in the sloughs. Use the Jawbreaker spoons or spinner baits for the best luck.
 
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Get out your Kamlooper spoons out deep for those Trout. If you are fishing the shoreline, salmon eggs would be your ticket.

Ashley & Bitterroot Lake
Salmon bite has slowed down. Pick up some Wedding Rings or Trolling flies for better luck.
 
Echo Lake
Smallmouth and Largemouth fishing is good. Throw some chatter baits, paddle tails or top water for the best luck.
 
Flathead Lake
Whitefish bite is still slow. Have heard some reports in the Big Arm and Delta, but they have been sporadic. Still trolling the cut plugs with maple sausage for those Lakers.
 
Flathead River
The River is finally looking good. Throw some Panther Martin’s out there for your Trout. Fly fishing is getting good. Use your Stimulators and Dry Flies in the hot weather.
 
Flathead River Sloughs
Pike are starting to hit. Throw spinner baits or Jaw Breaker spoons. You could also try some top water frogs for bass and may even snag a Pike bite as well.
 
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Fishing has been great. Pick up some Kamloopers or spoons to catch the big trout. Salmon eggs also have been doing OK as an alternative.

​Ashley & Bitterroot Lake
Salmon bite has been hot, jigging Swedish Pimples with a glow hook tied a foot down. Throw maggots or white corn on the glow hook. Pick up some Kokanee trolling flies just in case the jigging is slowing down.
 
Echo Lake
Smallmouth are biting moving baits such as chatter baits and paddle tails.
 
Flathead Lake
Lake Trout are biting cut plugs with maple sausage. Troll about 30-60ft deep. Whitefish are starting to bite in a few areas so be sure to have some whitefish jigs at the ready.
 
Lake Mary Ronan
Salmon and Perch bite is good. Leeches are working well for the Perch. Swedish Pimples with a glow hook tied on a foot down with maggot or white corn is the ticket for Salmon.
 
Thompson Chain
Head to Middle Thompson for some Perch, Pike and Salmon. Largemouth Bass bite is a little slow, so throw some chatter baits to get their attention.
 
Flathead River Sloughs
Sloughs are looking good so get out there if you want to catch some Pike or Panfish.

 We can happily announce that we finally have an egg in our nest this year. We noticed it first thing on 05/21/2020. At the same time a couple sharp-eye watchers also reached out to let us know that they also saw the egg.

The egg appears to be a bit late this year. Usually we had been seeing them first week of May. We are not sure exactly what has contributed to the delay. This year has been cooler. We have not had any smaller fish stocked in the pond although we have received some larger fish. With the larger fish in our pond the Osprey have been fishing out of the river / sloughs as they cannot carry the lunkers that currently are calling our pond home.

We are working with the local hatcheries to coordinate some of the smaller fish, which the Osprey seem to prefer. All in all, we are just excited to see an egg! We are hoping for another great year for Duke and Duchess. Tune in 24/7 on www.ospreymontana.com to watch Snappy's Osprey Cam.

We apologize for not updating the fishing report posted on our website. We are currently working with short staff and have had to prioritize some of our offerings. As things return to normal, we will be updating this soon.

Thanks for your patience. In the mean time our call in report is being updated you can access this 24/7 by calling 406-756-BAIT (2248).