Fishing Report - January 2nd, 2025
Flathead River
[Kalispell + Whitefish + Bigfork + Columbia Falls]
Kalispell + Whitefish + Bigfork + Columbia Falls
Flathead River
Happy New Year everyone!!!
We have started 2025 with a bang. We had trips out the 1st and 2nd. What a great time of year to get out on the water. The fish are usually pretty willing and the crowds are virtually nonexistent. Also, getting a beautiful winter cutthroat picture with the majestic snow-covered peaks in the background is pretty awesome!
I know I always love the view this time of year anyway.
Generally speaking, we find most of our fish in deep slow runs this time of year. Although we did find a couple in the normal winter spots, (9-11 ft nymph rig) we also noticed good fish hanging in smaller buckets at the top of the hole.
A 6-foot nymph rig for those holes is about right.
Honestly, those smaller buckets produced our most quality fish. The fish ate the standard San Juan worm and a pink perdigon. We tried a big prince and another stone pattern. No luck there….
The warmest part of the day if you’re patient and know where to look you can catch one on top with a midge as well!
Take advantage of no crowds and the beautiful backdrop and book a half-day trip on the Flathead River!
san juan worm.
pink anything.
