VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Snappy’s Sport Senter Flathead Area Fishing Report 3.27.25

From a steady Laker bite on Flathead to open water sightings across the region—spring fishing is heating up, but watch out for new regulations!

Flathead Lake – The Laker bite has been steady. Try jigging tubes and cut bait off the Delta at depths about 25’-45’.

Flathead River – River has been on the rise. Flow is currently sitting at 7,000 cfs and water is getting muddy.
NEW REGULATION: Single hook only!

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Lake Koocanusa – Rexford Bench boat launch open to smaller vessels but there is no dock in the water. The Rainbow bite is decent on trolling flies and planer boards. Also try jigging for Kokanee in Abayence Bay at about 60’ depth using Halis and Swedish Pimples.

Whitefish Lake – Seeing open water. No reports yet.

Swan Lake – Starting to see open water but launch is still iced in.

Murphy Lake – Open water. No reports yet.

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McGwenneger Slough – Open water. No reports yet.

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