Georgetown Lake Fishing Report

Conditions At-a-glance

Our Report

Tip of the Week With the cooler temps at Georgetown fishing at the warmest part of the day is your best bet. An indicator rig with a balanced leech or a scud under it is a great option.  If the lake goes glassy afterward, strip a balanced leech or small streamer along the shoreline.

***Open third Saturday in May through March 31, except for the South and East shoreline area which is only open July 1 through March 31. South and East shoreline areas described as follows: all waters from the shore or within 100 yards of shore in the area extending from a point 200 yards west of Lakeside at Georgetown Marina (along the shore, including all of Stuart Mill Bay)***

7 Day Outlook The weather at Georgetown this weekend is going to have highs in the 60s on Saturday and then highs in the 50s on Sunday with a mix of clouds and sun. The rest of the week is going to have temps in the 50s with a mix of sun and clouds. Overnight lows will be in the 30s so fishing at the warmer part of the day will be your best bet.

Best Techniques Fishing is mostly subsurface now. Hang a balanced leech, scud, or chironomid under an indicator along the weed edges. Attractor nymphs like a Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, or Frenchie can also work. If the lake is calm, strip a balanced leech, Woolly Bugger, or small streamer.

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Local Forecast

Deer Lodge, MT, USA

The Hatch

NA

Specifics

Visibility

N/A

Water temperature at mid-day

56

Water Condition

Clear

Best time of day to fish

Warmest Part of the Day

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)

About This Water

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 fished the flats for bonefish before, you get the picture.