The latest FWP report highlights excellent fishing opportunities across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs. Walleye are biting well in specific areas using various techniques, while rainbow trout and perch are also being caught. Shore fishing, evening hours, and trolling remain effective for multiple species, enhancing the outdoor experience.

Despite poor weekend weather keeping most anglers away, those who ventured out found success catching rainbows using various techniques at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs.

Local fishing spots are thriving, with excellent catches of rainbow trout at Holter and walleye at Lake Helena and Canyon Ferry. Diverse bait options are leading to successful outings for anglers.

Rainbow fishing is thriving at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs, with successful methods including various flies, jigs, and worms. Anglers are also catching occasional walleye.

Final winter fishing report for Helena-area reservoirs before updates resume in April. Ice is highly variable and can change fast, and Canyon Ferry’s south end is seeing expanding open water that’s undermining nearby ice—use extreme caution on any ice.

Anglers should exercise caution due to varying ice conditions. Fishing yields include rainbows at Canyon Ferry and Helena Valley, while Hauser and Holter have mostly open water and unstable ice.

According to a report by The River’s Edge on February 2nd, Holter is cruising at 3560 CFS, and honestly, the […]

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]