Conditions At-a-glance
good
Our Report
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:
1. Slowly stripping balance leeches is your best bet. Glacially slow
2. Small baitfish patterns in olive will be productive until the ice is on
3. Small chironomids drifted under an indicator are a great way to fish this time of year
7 DAY OUTLOOK:
The lake is fishing well, and will continue to until, well, the ice is back on. Give it a try. You will not regret it. There are places to find shelter during high wind events. Stop by for a visit and we can show you where to go.
Our Philipsburg location, Flint Creek Outdoors, is open 7 days a week, 7:30a-5p. Stop in and talk to Josh for up-to-date information.
BEST TECHNIQUES:
Stripping leeches and small baitfish patterns, floating chironomids under an indicator. Stop by the shop in Philipsburg for rigging ideas and the best Georgetown Lake flies.
Fly Patterns
Balance leeches, small baitfish patterns, chironomids, ant patterns
Specifics
Water Flow
Check FWP regulations for the closure on the SE shoreline of the lake.
Link to Water Flow Graph
N/A
Visibility
60"
Water temperature at mid-day
50 deg
Water Condition
Clear
Best time of day to fish
Afternoons
Best stretch
Stuart Mill Bay, Philipsburg Bay, Rainbow Bay
Best access point
Stuart Mill Bay, Philipsburg Bay, Rainbow Bay
Fish species
Rainbow and Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon
Fishing season
See FWP regulations. Some closures apply. Georgetown Lake is closed to fishing until May 15, 2021. Try Rock Creek nearby!
Nearest airport
Missoula International
Recommended fly fishing leader
12' 2x
Recommended fly fishing tippet
2x
Best fly fishing rod
Crisp to cast but soft enough to fight big fish.
Best floating fly line
Short head weight forward floating to quickly shoot line and turn flies over in the wind.
Best sinking fly line
Clear tip intermediate.
