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Macman’s Fishing Report 9.23.25

From perch between Cromwell and Wildhorse to lake trout near Yellow Bay and bass in Ninepipe, this week’s Flathead fishing report has hot tips, surprises, and a few mysteries from the Macman…

New! Between Cromwell and wildhorse for perch 30 to 40 feet of water in both areas .

Dear Fishermen:

Mackdays is on. Somewhat disappointing starting but will change with weather.
We’ve heard this: Gravel Bay south end, work North.
Yellow Bay, East Skidoo Bay 300 feet (no less than 250) for small lake trout. all the way to Blue Bay. Trolling around the Delta and Painted rocks. Shore at Blue Bay down to skidoo
Bird Island north point they did good with the whitefish. Generally 50 to70 feet.
River below Kerr Dam Brown Trout and Rainbow
Hubbard giving up Crappie
Nine Pipe and Kicking Horse ….Large mouth bass and a chance for Pike .
Rocky Point is sketchy this year. Tournament leaders are disappointed at numbers at this point but it could change.
Thompson Lake …. Kokane and perch wanaBs with 2 smileys above , Troll with cowbell and glo hook or wedding ring
Bass follow the bait fish as they are being reeled in. About 20 to 50 feet in the Big arm area and 50 feet of water. New phenomenon in The Flathead
Dead catfish in Polson Bay? What is that about?
You can’t turn in fish from Swan lake but at about 80 feet East side of Swan along the highway using 1 1/2 Rattle D Zastors they are killing the Lake Trout.
Perch and bass in streams and East Bay. Some pike.

I am giving a fishing report on the Outdoor Radio Show out of Missoula every Friday.
Good Fishing
the Macman (Zimmer Tackle)


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