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Flathead River Fishing Report 3-25-23

Flathead River Fishing Report 3-25-23

Big River Fishing Report March 23, CFS 3700 @ Columbia Falls, water temps hovering around 40 degrees. The sunny days have been more productive due to the warmer water temperatures bringing the bugs. Midges and small black winter stones are out in decent numbers. They can be seen crawling on […]

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Glacier National Park Area Fishing Report 5-5-21

Glacier National Park Area Fishing Report 5-5-21

The big flush from the mountains in and around Glacier National Park has finally arrived. Mother Nature took it’s sweet time this year. As a result, we enjoyed some great fishing later into the spring. The snow pack from in and around Glacier National Park is making its way through the forks. Down into the main stem and flowing into Flathead Lake. It might be a while until the big river is fishable again but luckily for us there is great fishing to be had elsewhere. It’s small water and Stillwater season in the Flathead Valley!

Fishing Report 4-2-2020

Fishing Report 4-2-2020

Fishing around Glacier National Park and throughout the Flathead Valley is starting to heat up. Bugs are coming off, trout are on the move, and plenty people are getting out and enjoying everything this area has to offer. Here’s a report from what has been happening lately on some of our local waters.

Fishing Report 7-3-20

Fishing Report 7-3-20

Holy smokes it has been an interesting water week in the Flathead Valley. Water flows in the big river were on the drop but Mother Nature decided it wasn’t going to stay that way. She’s the boss… Big water: The big river (Flathead River) can’t make up it’s mind on […]

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Fishing Report 6-24-20

Fishing Report 6-24-20

This winter’s snow is still coursing through the veins of the Flathead River system but the surging water is starting to subside, trout are looking to feed, and we are stoked to be back on the big water. Big water: The big river is still, well,… big. At just under […]

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Fishing report 6-14-20

Fishing report 6-14-20

Things are happening in the Flathead Valley. The West side of Glacier National Park is open, tourist are funneling in, and our local fisheries are a great excuse to get outside and enjoy the Montana summer! Big water: There were rumors of the big river possibly starting to fish but […]

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Fishing Report 5-19-20

Fishing Report 5-19-20

Did I hear you say the “Big Bugs” were out? – the crazy eyed fisherman knocking on my car window. Big water: She is big! Flowing at 31,500 CFS, it’s going to be a little while until this beloved river is going to be fishable. If you do get out […]

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Fishing Report 4-20-20

Fishing Report 4-20-20

With all that is going on in the world this week, there are plenty of things that can bum you out. Fishing in the Flathead valley is not one of them.  Big water: The big water is starting to get bigger. With a string of nice weather and a substantial […]

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Fishing Report 3-30-20

Fishing Report 3-30-20

This week has been interesting, huh? I won’t dive into the obvious but what I will tell you is what I and some fishy friends from around the Flathead Valley have observed on our local waterways this week. Big Water: The Flathead River system is fishing pretty similar to the […]

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Eric Rowe's bent stick.

Fishing Report: 3-23-20

Spring time fishing on the Flathead River is about quality over quantity.