Montana Fish Report

Water temperatures are creeping back down into the 60s. Algae is beginning to disperse but weeds remain thick in the southern portion of the reservoir. With the cooler water temps, trout fishing will begin picking up. Trout are hitting combinations of PowerBait and worms, as well as flashy spinners. Fly anglers are having success with nymph, midge and leech patterns, or streamers off the dam. Fish shallower water in the early morning, and then focus on drop offs and deeper water as the day warms up.

Bass anglers are seeing a lot of action throughout the day and the fish are hitting just about anything. Spinnerbaits and jigs are working well from the boat and shore, especially around cover. Fly anglers are having success with balanced leeches. Expect bass action to continue until the next cold front comes through. Special regulations: Starting July 1, anglers may keep one black bass 15 inches or longer.