Georgetown Lake Fishing Report

Georgetown Lake Fishing Report

Georgetown Lake Fishing Report

Updated Thursday, March 14 at 9:10PM
Nestled in the Pintlar Mountains near Philipsburg, Montana. Sight fishing far and fine is our goal with dry fly casts to 50'+ plus to cruising fish. When the fish are being snooty we'll pitch and strip olive buggers. If you’ve bone fished before, you get the picture. 

Conditions At-a-glance

Our Report

We finally got some snow so look for snow and slush on top of the ice. There is about 10-14 inches of very clear and strong ice by the pump house and even more in the bays. The fishing has been excellent for trout and a little slower for Kokanee. The morning has been the best and tailing off by 11:30. It picks back up by 2-3. Always be cautious out there! 

Here are a few tips for fly fishing Georgetown Lake:

1. Always remember to check the ice before walking out. 2. Dust off the ice hut! Ice fishing season is here! 3. Cover water and be methodical and you'll catch fish!

Here are a few fly suggestions:

1. Swedish Pimples

2. Maggots

3. Worms

4. Small tube jigs

 

Looking ahead:

Looks like were finally getting set for ice fishing season!

Stop by the shop for the latest report and for everything you need for your trip. We're open 7a-4p Thursday - Monday.

Tight lines!

Local Forecast

Deer Lodge, MT, USA

Conditions

Conditions are good for ice fishing

The Hatch

Fly Patterns

1. Swedish Pimples

2. Maggots

3. Worms

4. Small tube jigs

Specifics

Water Flow

ICE

Water temperature at mid-day

32F

Water Condition

Clear

Best time of day to fish

Morning and evening

Best stretch

Comers point, Rainbow Bay, Philipsburg Bay. Be sure to check FWP Fishing regulations for the SE shoreline closure.

Best access point

Comers point, Rainbow Bay, Philipsburg Bay. Be sure to check FWP Fishing regulations for the SE shoreline closure.

Fish Species

Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon

Fishing Season

See FWP regulations. Some closures apply.

Nearest airport

Missoula International Airport (MSO)

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