Conditions
: Flathead Lake: Jigging deep structure will yield good results for lake trout. a large glow in the dark tube jig tipped with sucker meat are a good choice.
Reported by: Sportsmans Warehouse
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About: -
Flathead Lake is located in
Northwest Montana. Flathead Lake has depths of up to 380 feet and has a rocky
gravel bottom. Flathead Lake features the ideal water temperatures of 40-52
degrees F. and has ample food supply which allows the average catch length of
22"-24". Species include Bull Trout, Cutthroat, Rainbow and Lake Trout, as well
as Lake Whitefish. The Montana state record Lake Trout was caught in Flathead
Lake. The record fish weighed 42 pounds and measured 42". Nettings conducted by
the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department have documented Lake Trout over
70 lbs.