2020 BULL TROUT REGULATIONS Bull trout fishing is permitted in four western district waters of Montana: Hungry Horse Reservoir, South Fork Flathead River, Lake Koocanusa and Swan Lake. All other waters in Montana are closed to intentional fishing for bull trout.
Where is the South Fork of the Flathead River?
Northwestern Montana
The South Fork of the Flathead River is a major river in Northwestern Montana. It is one of the three main forks of the Flathead River, a tributary of the Clark Fork River. This north-northwest trending river is about 98 miles (158 km) long, making it the second longest tributary of the Flathead River.
Where can I catch big brown trout in Montana?
In Missoula, the Clark Fork River holds the largest Brown Trout and Rainbow trout in our area, simply because it’s a our biggest river.
What’s the best time to fish for trout?
The best time of day to catch trout is early morning from dawn until 2 hours after sunrise and the second-best time of day is late afternoon from 3 hours prior to sunset until dusk.
Where are the biggest fish in Montana?
Roberta Legge in December landed the state’s largest-recorded yellow bullhead catfish — measuring 15.5 inches and weighing 1.910 pounds — out of the Tongue River reservoir. Robbie Dockter in March reeled in a record-breaking brown trout from the Marias River, measuring 37 inch and a whopping 32.42 pounds.
How can you tell a bull trout?
Bull trout can be identified by looking for olive bodies with red and orange spots along each side, as well as pale yellow dots along the back. Look for white leading edges on fins, and for a translucent dorsal fin. Often, these fish have darker olive faces that remain the same whether they are spawning or not.
Where can I fish on Flathead River?
Flathead River Below Flathead Lake & Kerr Dam The best rainbow trout fishing is found in the first few miles right below the dam. Farther down the Flathead River, larger brown trout can also be found. But it’s the pike that draws anglers. The area around Dixon offers the best pike fishing.
Where is the Bob Marshall Wilderness?
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Located in Northwestern Montana on both sides of the Continental Divide, this large complex includes three Wilderness areas: the Great Bear, the Scapegoat, and the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
