VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 1.9.25

From freezing lakes to fishing hotspots, here’s your quick guide from the Macman to where the ice (and fish) are ready in NW Montana…

Fishermen:

  • Lake Mary Ronan is frozen a couple of days yet before it is completely safe.
  • Ninepipes and pablo reservoir open up Saturday. They are not very far away from having open water.
  • The fish, all the aquatic organisms are more active
  • Crow Reservoir There are planks for you to get on it. 4 inches of ice. Jim Rains and I caught over 50 keeper perch probably a 100 total 4 brown trout caught 3 of which were over 3 lbs.
  • Dog Lake is frozen for perch and pike
  • Turtle Lake is almost thick enough to get on; 2 inches now

That’s about it for now.

I’ve made a new lure. A movable drop shot hook inline looks similar to rat finkee.
It’s going to be hot for everything; smaller ones for kokanee and larger ones for bass, trout and perch.
We are stocking new tackle very soon. our ice fishing tackle, rods and reels are in.
Looking forward to seeing you. come in, order by phone or visit Zimmertackle.com.

Good Fishing,
The Macman


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