Montana Fish Report

Water temps are reaching into the low 60s. Trout fishing from shore has slowed a bit compared to the last few weeks, but boaters are reporting decent catch rates. Trout are averaging 16″ to 22″. Target trout in shallower water in the early morning when temps are cool, then focus on deeper water by midday. Try small, flashy spinners or night crawlers combined with PowerBait.

Bass fishing is beginning to pick up with the warmer temps. Try targeting bass in the shallows as they prepare to spawn. Topwater lures and bladed jigs are good choices. Soft plastics in green pumpkin and watermelon should work well too. Special regulations: March 1 – June 30 is catch and release only for black bass.