Conditions At-a-glance
excellent
Our Report
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:
1. Try a black balance leech with a zebra midge dropper. Try to run about 4′ to the first fly under the indicator.
2. Try a streamer.
3. Cover water. Where we are having the most luck, in slightly deeper water, it can be difficult to sight-fish with changing water color conditions during runoff. Cover all the portions of the water column high to low, and as far as you can around you. Be methodical and you’ll catch fish!
7 DAY OUTLOOK:
Georgetown Lake is open for the year and fishing has been excellent. Stuart Mill Bay and a portion of the rest of the SE shoreline is closed until July 1. Check FWP Fishing Regulations for the exact description.
While you will find fish in shallow water, this time of year we like to target the fish that are in deeper water. The fish in the shallow water are likely trying to spawn during this time of year and can be a little difficult to get to eat. You will find more success with the fish that haven’t spawned yet or the fish that are done spawning.
BEST TECHNIQUES:
Double nymph indicator rig and streamers.
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The Hatch
Not much, but maybe a few midges.
Fly Patterns
1. Hot bead scud size 12
2. Hot bead sow bug size 16
3. Black balance leech
4. Olive balance leech
5. Baby damsel nymph
6. Callibaetis nymph size 16
7. Hot Bead San Juan Worm size 10, red with a hot orange bead
8. Sparkle minnow, sculpin, size 10
9. Black and red or black and silver chironomid pupa, size 16-18
Specifics
Water Flow
N/A
Link to Water Flow Graph
N/A
Visibility
72"
Water temperature at mid-day
53
Water Condition
Slightly stained
Best time of day to fish
Mornings
Best stretch
Comers point, Rainbow Bay, Philipsburg Bay. Be sure to check FWP Fishing regulations for the SE shoreline closure.
Best access point
Comers point, Rainbow Bay, Philipsburg Bay. Be sure to check FWP Fishing regulations for the SE shoreline closure.
Fish species
Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon
Fishing season
See FWP regulations. Some closures apply.
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.
