Montana Fish Report

The fish have moved from the main lake toward the coves and creek channels.  Most fish are being caught in fairly shallow water.  The surface temperature has dropped to a stable winter temperature. This has moved the majority of the trout out of the deeper water.  Bank anglers have been doing really well of off Glory Hole Point and near the Tuttletown boat launch.  Try floating Power Bait or Gulp Eggs off of the bottom.  Many different colored dough baits and eggs seem to work with rainbow, chartreuse, salmon egg, and pink being favorites.  Also, the fish seem drawn to the garlic scented bait.  If you are fishing with a color that is not scented try adding some garlic scented oil to entice more bites.  For anglers who prefer using artificial presentations, try fan casting Kastmasters and Krocodiles.  Also there are fish feeding on the surface in the morning and evening.  To target these fish try using a bubble/fly or fly fishing.  Trolling anglers should try fishing from 30 feet deep to the surface.  With a large majority of fish moving to shallow water, it's a good idea to troll near the shoreline or use a side planer.  Trolling spoons have been working well.  Speedy Shiners, Needlefish, and Excel Spoons are all good choices. Bass bite is fair.  The bite seems to be getting better for most anglers.  Most fish are schooling in deep water from 40-70 feet deep and moving up throughout the day to feed.  It is very important to use your electronics to locate fish and bait.  Try using vertical jigging spoons near the balls of bait.  A great cold water tactic is drop shot rig.  Try using small shad patterned bait and light fluorocarbon line to get these finicky fish to bite. Glory Hole Sports  (209) 736-4333