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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Some great ice out there and good reports. Be sure to USE CAUTION in upcoming weeks with the “Spring Like” temps forecasted.
 
Ashley Lake
6-8in of ice on most of the lake. Middle of the lake may be sketchy. Use extreme caution! Green and pink Ratt Finkees working well for Salmon.
 
Blanchard Lake
8-10in of good ice. Pete’s Tackle Sassy Stingers, Venom Glow Jigs and glow Ratt Finkees are getting nice perch and crappie.
 
Bitterroot Lake
North end of the lake has 6-8in of ice with a few rainbows, salmon and perch being caught on Swedish Pimples with Mack’s Glow Hooks, Hali’s and Zimmer pink/orange Wanna B jigs. South end of the lake is finally capped with ice and hope to be fishing it by the weekend. Use extreme caution!
 
Church Slough
Not safe last week, but with colder temps it may have gotten better. Use caution just in case!

Thank You to all the 250+ participants in the 21st Annual Snappy's LMR/Teena Frank Memorial Ice Fishing Derby. We had some great weather and a wonderful turn out. It was a great fun and safe day out on Lake Mary Ronan. Thank you to Mountain Meadows for hosting us once again as well as our sponsors and volunteers that helped out.
SPONSORED BY:
SNAPPY’S 
WALLEYE’S UNLIMITED (FLATHEAD CHAPTER)
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
PETE’S TACKLE
FLATHEAD BAIT​

Here are the Results and some photos from the event.

Use Caution on all water in our region!

​Don’t Forget: 21st Annual Snappy’s / Teena Frank Memorial Ice Fishing Derby is this Saturday (02/15) from daylight to 1pm. Sign Up for this FREE Family derby by Friday at Snappy’s.
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​Ashley Lake
Some ice in bays but very sketch elsewhere. Not ready yet so use extreme caution on this lake!
 
Blanchard
6-8in of good ice. Pete’s Sassy Stingers and Venom glow jigs are getting nice perch and crappie. A few nice pike being caught on smelt using Jaw Jackers and tip-ups.
 
Bitterroot Lake
North end of lake has 5in of ice in the bay with a few rainbows, salmon and perch being caught on Swedish Pimples, Hali’s and Zimmer pink/orange Wanna B jigs. Still no safe ice on the main body of water (dang it!)
 
Church Slough
Not safe as of 02/11/2020. Ice has deteriorated rapidly.

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.

SPONSORED BY:

• SNAPPY’S 
• WALLEYE’S UNLIMITED (FLATHEAD CHAPTER)
• MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
• PETE’S TACKLE
• FLATHEAD BAIT

​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.