Flathead Valley Fishing Report for Week of April 22nd 2024

April 24, 2024

Rodgers Lake

The grayling are active and biting well. Anglers should try small jigs under a bobber or small black flies for the best results. Dark-colored spinners are also proving effective.

Echo Lake

Bass are on the move in 12 to 15 feet of water and even in shallower areas as water temperatures have reached the mid-50s. Swimbaits are particularly effective.

Flathead Lake (East Bay)

There’s good perch activity, especially as we’re on the tail end of the spawn. The fish are still actively feeding.

Swan Lake

This lake is seeing strong numbers of pike, best caught using dead bait or by casting large jerk baits.

McGregor Lake

Rainbow trout are readily hitting trolling plugs along the shoreline, and there are also a few lake trout to be had.

Loon Lake (Bigfork)

Trout fishing is excellent, with flies and PowerBait off the shore both working well.

Lake Koocanusa

Trout are biting consistently, especially when trolling flies or plugs behind planer boards. The Rexford area and near the Libby Dam are recommended spots.

Blanchard

Anglers report catching a few bass and crappie in this area.

These updates should help guide your fishing adventures this week. Happy casting!
Capt. Mike Jousma

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   Gina Mendoza 
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As a travel nurse I attempt to fish every state I am assigned to and THIS was by far the most awesome experience and the views PHENOMENAL and the fishing guide EXPERT !!!!! Wkr ever forget this fishifn experience!!!!
  
 
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   J. Tate 
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These guys were amazing!!!  This charter was all about my 12 year old son and these guys delivered.  Originally planned to fish Flathead lake but on Captain Mikes advice we pivoted to another more protected lake due to bad weather conditions that morning. It was still cold and it snowed, but we had the best time!!! Mike and his helper, Rick, couldn’t have been better to get my son hooked into a bunch of salmon and a real prize trout. These guys were the total package of professionalism, enthusiasm, encouragement and fun!!

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   Ryan Mohr 
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Cheyenne was our first contact with Flathead Fish Finders, and she was very helpful as we planned out our trip and was super patient as we had a lot of questions about the trip and this area of Montana.  Mike was our captain, and he made sure we had a very memorable fishing trip.  Mike reached out the day prior to confirm our trip and answer any questions we had.  We got our fishing licenses online the day prior.

At 8am, we met up at the launch with Mike.  The ride out to the fishing spot was warm and comfortable.  We caught a ton of lake trout, and when we were in between fish, Mike was a lot of fun to talk to. Our kids range in age from 5 to 16, and they had a blast.

Mike was a pro cleaning our keepers on the drive back to the launch.  We kept two trout for dinner, and they turned out delicious.

Can't recommend these guys highly enough: a family business that treated our family to a fantastic day on Flathead Lake.  Well worth the cost of the charter and we will definitely be back.
  
 
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   Laury 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dillon was AMAZING!!! What an awesome trip, he was so willing to share his knowledge and love of the area. If you are visiting Wild Horse Island or chartering a fishing trip be sure and ask for Dillon!! ☺️
  
 
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   Kyle Brown 
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Josh was awesome. We pulled in some 40 yr old donkeys! Massive!! He did make me rub its belly awhile to make sure it was fine- but I had a moment with the fish. Magical. Let’s go!!!!
  
 
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   Andrew Schell 
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What a great day! Never had a fishing experience like I did today. These guys know what they are doing and helped us create life long memories! Thank you Josh!
  
 
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   Ryan Beglin 
 58 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unreal day on Flathead Lake with Josh. One of the best days of fishing I’ve ever had. We caught some absolute monsters, including two fish over 20 pounds.

Josh knows the lake incredibly well, worked hard all day, and put us on fish from start to finish. Great guy to spend a day on the water with and an excellent guide. If you’re looking to fish Flathead Lake, I can’t recommend Josh enough. Incredible experience and a day I won’t forget.
  
 
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   Ryan .House 
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Best ever. Great rig, great gear, and better fishing!! Josh is the man!