Lake Koocanusa — The derby was held over the weekend. The kokanee salmon were small and far and few between. The kokanee salmon are at 80 to 100 feet down. Some pretty nice trout have been caught. — Koocanusa Resort and Marina, Libby.
Lake Mary Ronan — Perch fishing should be steadily improving. Kokanee fishing will be more and more an early morning, late evening and into the night event. Anglers should be aware there is a developing pike fishery. — Zimmer Bait and Tackle, Pablo.
Madison River, Lower — Caddis are still here, however, not as prolific as a week ago. With this hatch don’t expect to be the only one on the river. If floating, be sure to call a shuttle in early. It’s that time of year where flows are a bit unpredictable, especially with our forecasted weather. No promises here, but there will most likely be a bump or more in the next week. On calm days we have been seeing a variety of bugs. Caddis, baetis, March browns, yellow Sallies and stoneflies are all on the menu. The dry fly bite has been a little inconsistent with changing conditions. If you can get a day on the river that is overcast, the dry fly bite can be very productive. Fish are typically eating dries along the banks of the river where fast and slow water meet. Double nymph rigs have been the best way to get the numbers typically consisting of worms, crayfish, Zirdle Bugs, soft hackles, Lil Spankers and Dirty Birds. Try fishing the weed beds if you’re not getting fish along the banks. — Montana Troutfitters, Bozeman.
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