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Read: Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing/Ice Report 1.20.26

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Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing/Ice Report 1.20.26

Anglers should exercise extreme caution, as ice conditions vary greatly. Currently, there is no safe ice at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with limited fishing success at Helena Valley.

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.

Canyon Ferry: No safe ice. Troy Humphrey, FWP, Helena

Hauser: No safe ice. Chris Hurley, FWP, Helena

Holter: No safe ice. Chris Hurley, FWP, Helena

Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir: Anglers are catching some kokanee while using Hali jigs tipped with maggots in 30-40 feet of water. A few perch are being picked up while using the same equipment near the bottom. There is around 4 inches of ice in some locations and open water can still be seen around some of the islands and the inlet. Chris Hurley, FWP, Helena

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