Snow/Ice conditions at Mission, Kipp, Four Horns and Duck Lakes?

[KJPFISH]

The boys and I are headed down to the Blackfoot Reserve, MT from Alberta on/about Mar. 1, 2017 for our annual 3 day trip. We are hoping for ice but with the recent crazy warm weather may be we need to bring our soft water gear and waders? Any ice, snow and fishing report updates from the area would be most appreciated! Cheers!

[Golden Trout]

Was just at Mission.  The roads in are fine, not really any snow.  about 15" of ice.  no water on top of ice.

[jzsednai]

 was on the reserve today ...if going to mission stay to the furthest left road, Duck lake campground road drifted in..west end access open...lake snow covered, Four Horns road drifted in, Hidden lake road drifted in. Fished Mission for an hour ..caught one measured 20 inches..didnt see any others on camera. Mission has skiffs of snow on it. Lots of good ice, no open water yet.

[jzsednai]

drilled a couple holes at Kipp......water is so murky.....cant see bottom in 5 feet of water......road in is good but you might not want to waste any time here.
Game wardens are:
Glen 406-845-9536
Wilbur 406-845-9511
Billy 406-845-9528
Dewey 406-845-9544
Howard 406-845-9516
Gaylen 406-845-9513
office is 406-845-7207

got the numbers this summer so they should still be current

[mtjigalo]

Dang JZ. Your first two posts are chock full of great info. Nicely done. After your next post (3rd), you'll have access to the 'reports and conditions' page (in case you didn't already know that).

[jzsednai]

thanks...the best best trout fishing in  Southern Alberta is in Montana 

[MT204]

I heard Howard retired?
And...remember you need a $50.00 per year per off hwy vehicle or snowmobile permit!

[Golden Trout]

Hey guys, I have been looking for a map on the water depth on Four Horns.  Cant seem to find any info on how deep it is. Cant seem to get a call back from those game warden numbers posted. 

[jzsednai]

got a book in the truck on all the lakes...will post later tonight

[Golden Trout]

got a book in the truck on all the lakes...will post later tonight

Thank you

[jzsednai]

deepest part is 33 feet
The book is called:Fly Fishing the Blackfeet Country by Robert F Fairchild. Published by Mountain Front Publishing,Great Falls ,MT

[Golden Trout]

deepest part is 33 feet
The book is called:Fly Fishing the Blackfeet Country by Robert F Fairchild. Published by Mountain Front Publishing,Great Falls ,MT

Ill check it out, thanks again.