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Flathead Area Fishing Report by Snappy’s Sport Senter 3.6.25

Looking for the latest fishing hotspots? From perch to pike and everything in between, here’s the inside scoop on where the bite is on and where patience is key. But remember—no ice is ever completely safe!

Flathead Lake – We are seeing a great Laker bite off the Delta. Try depths of about 10’-30’ using dead baits or casting swim baits.

Smith Lake – There is still 12+ inches of ice being reported. Fishing is slow but we are finding a few Pike and Perch.

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Bitteroot Lake – There is approximately 6-8 inches of ice with variable ice conditions. We are seeing decent Perch action and a few Kokanee off the south end at depths about 140’.

Lower Thompson Lake – Approximately 8+ inches of ice. We are still finding  Salmon in depths of 60’- 80’ as well as a few good perch about 15’-30’.

Lake Mary Ronan– Approximately 8+ inches of ice. There is a good perch bite at depths about 20’ but the Kokanee fishing has slowed down.

Ashley Lake – Approximately 6-8 inches of ice. We are still catching some good Kokanee off the west shore. Try using Halis and Swedish Pimples around 80’.

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Blanchard Lake – Approximately 8+ inches of ice with reports of a good Pike bite using TipUps.

Reminder no matter the thickness “No Ice is Safe Ice”


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