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Welcome to Montana's Duck lake lodge fishing report. This page will be
dedicated to providing you with the best knowledge of the fishing around the
northern part of the Blackfeet nation. Some days I get great reports and other
days I get none. The Blackfeet nation is know for monster trout. The crystal
clear streams and spring waters of the Blackfeet nation provide excellent fish
habitat. The fish growth rate of one inch per month for the first two years are
common here. Fishermen can expect to land three pound fish and not
uncommon to catch a five to 7 pound fish. There are various species of fish
here. With Glacier National park at our front door the seasons for fishing can
be great with every month during the spring, summer and fall. Fishing here
with a guide is the best way as the lakes can be hard to find and are not
heavily fished. You can spend a lot of time looking or just hire a guide and go
right to excellent fishing. I recommend at least one day with a professional.
Calvin Lime is a Blackfeet outfitter who was taught by a superb professional fly
fisherman that has a fly tying shop located in Columbia Falls(heights). If you
want a great fishing experience on the reservation or any where west of here
on highway 2 to the flathead valley he is the one to take you! If river fishing or
any rafting experience you don't want to float with anyone but Bob Arends. If
you are needing flies Arends fly shop will supply you with anything you need for
your fishing trip here Bob hand ties all his flies. I am starting my fly selection
and Bob is helping me get a way better selection of flies.
dedicated to providing you with the best knowledge of the fishing around the
northern part of the Blackfeet nation. Some days I get great reports and other
days I get none. The Blackfeet nation is know for monster trout. The crystal
clear streams and spring waters of the Blackfeet nation provide excellent fish
habitat. The fish growth rate of one inch per month for the first two years are
common here. Fishermen can expect to land three pound fish and not
uncommon to catch a five to 7 pound fish. There are various species of fish
here. With Glacier National park at our front door the seasons for fishing can
be great with every month during the spring, summer and fall. Fishing here
with a guide is the best way as the lakes can be hard to find and are not
heavily fished. You can spend a lot of time looking or just hire a guide and go
right to excellent fishing. I recommend at least one day with a professional.
Calvin Lime is a Blackfeet outfitter who was taught by a superb professional fly
fisherman that has a fly tying shop located in Columbia Falls(heights). If you
want a great fishing experience on the reservation or any where west of here
on highway 2 to the flathead valley he is the one to take you! If river fishing or
any rafting experience you don't want to float with anyone but Bob Arends. If
you are needing flies Arends fly shop will supply you with anything you need for
your fishing trip here Bob hand ties all his flies. I am starting my fly selection
and Bob is helping me get a way better selection of flies.
Fish like this northern pike are very common in the park
and the Blackfeet nation. The east side of Glacier
national park is the only native northerns in the western
united states.
and the Blackfeet nation. The east side of Glacier
national park is the only native northerns in the western
united states.
Here is a link to Arends website.
| Attention Hunters.... Bear Season on the Blackfeet Reservation begins April 14th. Tags are still available Contact Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife for tags and licensed Blackfeet Outfitters For Room reservation please call 406-338-5770 |
| Fishing report for the Blackfeet reservation 01/15/09 Duck Lake Still FISHING great ice is 12 to 18 inches thick. bh prince nymph 14-18 Light Olive Scud 12-14 Black Woolly Bugger Flash 2-6 Still water nymph olive 10-12 Kipp Lake still going good bead head prince 10-16. Still water nymph olive 10-12 Hidden Lake no report Mission Lake BH Prince Nymph 8-12, Blood red Liquid leech4-8 BH Black Woolly Bugger Flash 4-6 Pink Scuds 12-16 Four Horn Lake Olve Flash Hares Ear14-18 BH Flash Woolly Bugger Black and Brown 2-8 Pink and orange scuds 12-14 Goose Lake BH Prince Nymph 12-16 BH Woolly Bugger 4-6 pink and Orange scuds 12-16 Mitten Lake fishing real well BH Prince Nymph 10-12 BH Black Woolly Bugger Flash 4-8 Still Water Nymph olive 10-12 Recommended Flies: Dries: Nymphs: Orange Scud 14-16 Bead Head Prince Nymph 12-16 Flash Back BH hares Ear Olive 8-12 Wets: Canadian Mohair Leach 2-6 Blood Red Bunny Leach 2-8 BH Black Woolly Bugger Flash |
| Hot off the press Harveys great ram. On Tuesday Harvey shot this great ram on chief mtn. Congratulations Harvey. |
Here are the derby results for the 2009 ice fishing derby
In the Adult’s Category,
The first place prize was awarded to Wayne Valgarson of Tabor, Alberta
for his fish that measured 22 ¾ inches
second place to Paul Peterson of Columbia Falls, Montana (21 1/8”),
third place to Don Crail of Cut Bank, Montana (20 7/8”) and fourth place
to Adam James of Lethbridge, Alberta (20 ¾”).
In the Children’s Category
the first place prize was awarded to Colton Anderson of Strathmore,
Alberta for his fish that measured 19 ¼ inches,
second place to Wyatt Crawford of Columbia Falls, Montana (18”),
third place to Tyrese Burdeau, of Browning, Montana(15 3/4”) and
fourth place to Payton Cross Guns of Browning, Montana (17 3/8”).
Carra Higgins and family (in memory of Don Higgins) donated the prize
money for the Children’s Category.
John “Bear” Malatare of Ronan, MT won the 50/50 drawing that was
held on Saturday and Marla Billedeaux of Babb, MT won the drawing on
Sunday.
Thanks to all that participated and made it a great year.
In the Adult’s Category,
The first place prize was awarded to Wayne Valgarson of Tabor, Alberta
for his fish that measured 22 ¾ inches
second place to Paul Peterson of Columbia Falls, Montana (21 1/8”),
third place to Don Crail of Cut Bank, Montana (20 7/8”) and fourth place
to Adam James of Lethbridge, Alberta (20 ¾”).
In the Children’s Category
the first place prize was awarded to Colton Anderson of Strathmore,
Alberta for his fish that measured 19 ¼ inches,
second place to Wyatt Crawford of Columbia Falls, Montana (18”),
third place to Tyrese Burdeau, of Browning, Montana(15 3/4”) and
fourth place to Payton Cross Guns of Browning, Montana (17 3/8”).
Carra Higgins and family (in memory of Don Higgins) donated the prize
money for the Children’s Category.
John “Bear” Malatare of Ronan, MT won the 50/50 drawing that was
held on Saturday and Marla Billedeaux of Babb, MT won the drawing on
Sunday.
Thanks to all that participated and made it a great year.
| Gary shot this nice ram on chief mountain. Way to go! |