Best Trout lake?

[gso12]

I been dreaming of Giant trout latley . What lake in Montana has the Biggest rainbow an brown trout? I was thinking Hebgan or Quake.     http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2013/08/megasaurus-dino-brown-trout-found-on-shore-of-madison-river/

[Ketchnrelease]

Mission, Kipp, Duck

[TooLucky406]

Upper Holter for Fall Rainbow and monster spawning Browns!

[Tomhusker]

I've never fished for trout through the ice. Gonna have to find me a teacher once we move up that way.

[wingnutty]

I've never fished for trout through the ice. Gonna have to find me a teacher once we move up that way.

trout are about the easiest fish to target through the ice, imo.  Not much finesss to them most of the time.

[eroknroll]

Hebgen def has big trout in it, pushing into double digits, but they are rare.  The most consistent fishing for large trout is canyon ferry in my opinion.  Consistent trout in the 2 to 4 pound range.  So I guess it depends on what your definition of big is, and what how you fall on the size/numbers/effort continuum.

[missoulafish]

I'm guessing the size he's holding or bigger;)

[curdog]

I'm still in search of the lakes with monsters as well but that's what keeps us fishing

[eroknroll]

And the state record brown came out of wade lake, but that was a long time ago.  If you don't mind crossing the border, Henry's lake has huge trophy worthy fish.

[gso12]

I'm still in search of the lakes with monsters as well but that's what keeps us fishing

So many lakes so little time. I spend 99% of my time fishing the Yellowstone River Only been ice fishin two years

[BackCountry Kyle]

yeah if you are gonna go after fish in quake and hebgen it would be a disservice to yourself to not hit Henry's but it closes on the new year

[IceCreeper]

Holter/Hauser

[wingnutty]

There are probably few lakes in the country that rival Henry's Lake for big trout and generally good action.  The blackfoot rez lakes have big fish, but do not often provide hot action.  Henry's Lake can offer both fairly consistently. 

[Young Blood]

Mission, Kipp, Duck

I second this! The lakes on the blackfoot rez are the best trout fisheries I have found for consistent big fish. I would also add Dog Gun and Hope to the list. The only downside is you have to pay extra for a tribal fishing permit.

[gso12]

This is great Never figured id get this much info looks like im going to have a busy winter.  Man im getting excited come on ice  i read a article bout the blackfoot rez gonna have to try to make it up there!

[TooLucky406]

Special rez license is one thing..... casting into 50mph wind is another!!!

[gso12]

Do many people ice fish Quake Lake?

[Mogi]

Do many people ice fish Quake Lake?

I was wondering the same thing. You must have that 36lb brown on the brain. That fish is insane!! Thanks for sharing that article

[BackCountry Kyle]

Do many people ice fish Quake Lake?

not a lot. Its windy, cold, plenty of snags, sun doesn't shine much, and not very good access, but some do.. me for one.... about a half dozen times a season or so. Let me know if you make it this way.

This thread might help a little. The reports have been archived.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=260345.msg2211641#msg2211641

[flylinemt]

Kyle ,when does the ice get pretty safe to fish Henry's? Also I'm liking they moved the Hebgan tourney into Jan.

[BackCountry Kyle]

should be good the last week of november/ first in december, Won't be wheeler ready tho...thinkin of coming up? pm me...wow... I never even noticed the date change. That IS much nicer.  hope the snow holds off a bit and we can avoid some of that slush!!

[gso12]

not a lot. Its windy, cold, plenty of snags, sun doesn't shine much, and not very good access, but some do.. me for one.... about a half dozen times a season or so. Let me know if you make it this way.

This thread might help a little. The reports have been archived.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=260345.msg2211641#msg2211641

Thanx kyle cant wait to give quake a shot ....Ill be heading that way in a couple weeks i Hope depends on weather!!!!!  sounds like i better try Henerys lake a couple times. Is there a place near henerys lake to pick up a fishing licesne for idaho?

[eroknroll]

I buy mine online, but I think you can buy one at the resort on the lake.

[Hoosier]

Thanx kyle cant wait to give quake a shot ....Ill be heading that way in a couple weeks i Hope depends on weather!!!!!  sounds like i better try Henerys lake a couple times. Is there a place near henerys lake to pick up a fishing licesne for idaho?

Click on the link below for an Idaho license:

Idaho Fishing License

[tfdoke]

I have ice fished Quake Lake multiple times and have had decent luck there with good size trout.  I fish Hebgen lake every year and all the trout I catch there are medium to large.

[elktalk101]

Browns lake  or Clark Canyon have some monsters.

[flylinemt]

I buy mine online, but I think you can buy one at the resort on the lake.

It was good to meet you today & talk ICE FISHING.See you on the ice.

[eroknroll]

Yes, nice meeting you as well flylinemt.  Always fun to talk shop with a fellow ice fisherman. With this weather  we will be on the ice very soon.  See you around.