All the small lakes around NW Montana are still frozen but to what strength or stability level I'm not willing to test at this point. Went up to Lake Koocanusa to try my luck catching Kamloops Rainbows, Bull trout, and Kokanee...got about 12 small Kokes and this nice Bull Trout.
Picture could have been better had I had someone with me to take it! After the photo he went back in the drink. I caught it on my UL 8' Kokanee trolling rod so It took me about 15 minutes to tire him out and get him in the boat. Great first open water day!
Good Fishing!