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Open Water Alert: Fishing Conditions at First Lake Near Havre, MT

First Lake near Havre has ample open water according to social media reports, with locals encouraging boat use. Fresno Lake has also opened, indicating early opportunities for fishing.

Anglers checking on conditions at First Lake outside Havre got their answer quickly on social media—there’s plenty of open water. Multiple locals chimed in saying the lake is “wide open,” with one even suggesting you might want to bring a boat.

Reports also noted that Fresno has opened up as well, signaling an early shift away from ice and toward open-water opportunities in the area.

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