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Ennis Lake Fishing Reports

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Ennis Lake Fishing Report 3/5/2021

Even though we all would love it to be spring and ice out season. Winter is still in full swing. Ice fishermen have been having luck catching fish and a buzz out there. Please do not try floating into the lake. Unless you want to have your boat stuck until early May.

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Winter on Ennis Lake

Ennis Lake Fishing Report for 3/1/2021

Ennis Lake is frozen solid right now and there is not much fishing to be had.  If your an ice fisherman get after it. We believe that ice fishing is a drinking sport so bring plenty of beer. The river above the lake is frozen and gourged up to above Ennis. Stay away from this area at the moment.  The river ice is extremely dangerous.

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Madison River Ennis Montana 4-14-2017

Fishing report for the Madison River Ennis Montana April 14th 2017. The river as a whole has been fishing fairly well. It is still mostly a nymphing game with worm and egg patterns still being the most productive. but the water temperatures have started to reach the high 40's through out the day. With the water temperature rising we are starting to see some bugs in the air. Look for Midges , Skwallas and Blue wings on cloudy days when the wind is low. Fish are still laying in there winter hi...

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Ennis Lake Fishing Report 4-4-2015

Fishing Conditions The Ice is officially off Ennis Lake, and has been for quite some time now.  There is still the challenge of navigating the lake with the giant islands emerging in the center and the lower water levels.  If your brave enough to skirt a jet boat over the low spots or row a raft or drift boat, you will be rewarded with some fiesty rainbows and huge browns near the inlets.  They are hitting flashy streamers, try kreelex in silver or gold, or a white zonker. Remember to be...

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