Ice Fishing Montana's Georgetown Lake - Duration: 8:56. The lake is equipped with handicap-accessible fishing docks and a maintained trail that borders the entire lake. In 1901, Flint Creek Dam was enlarged by the Montana Water, Electric Power, and Mining Company to produce electricity for nearby mining operations. us | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality contributed too. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. “Georgetown’s bottom withdrawal may also be a factor in the paradox of declining nutrients in the face of increasing housing development,” Stafford says. In many lakes, the excess nitrogen and phosphorus can make water murky, grow thick mats of vegetation, and result in fewer fish. Great catch! 9 likes. He adds that FWP manages Georgetown Lake’s rainbows as a harvest fishery. Woke up early and couldn't go back to sleep.. talked myself into going fishing for a half day. Georgetown Lake is one of Montana’s premier blue ribbon fisheries offering nearly year round angling for trophy rainbow and brook trout and kokanee salmon. Natural Resource Damage Program. “We took various measurements over two years and compared them with the past data.”. Liermann says rainbows of 15 to 20 inches are common, with an occasional fish reaching 22 inches, or about 5 pounds. The project was funded through the Granite County Conservation District with a grant from the state Big Sky Outdoors - Ice fishing with the guys from Snappy's - Duration: 23:42. most abundant species in Georgetown Lake. “The goal has been to maximize pool storage before and during winter, while balancing other important water uses such as irrigation for downstream landowners,” Liermann says. Liermann says rainbows of 15 to 20 inches are common, with an occasional fish reaching 22 inches, or about 5 pounds. Georgetown Lake’s rainbow trout, brook trout, and kokanee salmon fisheries remain productive. BEST TECHNIQUES: Ice fishing. As if these giant rainbows weren’t enough – there are numbers of brook trout over 16” and many exceeding 20”! bad Weather Forecast. Georgetown Lake Updated 12/16/2020 at 12:49am. There are also badgers, porcupines, pine martins, skunks, muskrat, mink, weasels, ermine, rabbits, ground squirrels, gophers and a great variety of mice, moles and voles. Brown Trout with a Rapala ulm6 . Whether it can continue doing so may depend largely on how many people build homes on the scenic lake’s shoreline and whether those who use its water for a wide range of purposes can continue to work cooperatively. Pretty trout! With the additional housing have come dozens of new septic A smaller species than the rainbow, brook trout in most lakes rarely reach 14 inches. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. DECISION NOTICE Georgetown Lake Brook Trout Population Enhancement Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 3201 Spurgin Road Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 542-5500 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT The brook trout population has declined to record lows and is a unique and sought after part of the Georgetown Lake fishery. It also sports a big-horn sheep viewing area and plenty of places to set up a family picnic. “My kids Continue 37 miles south on MT-1 and then turn right onto Georgetown Lake Road. Georgetown Lake is technically a reservoir, originally created in the late 19th century by impounding North Fork Flint Creek in a meadow known as Georgetown Flats. Native species Freshwater drum, Aplodinotus grunniens; Smelt. Georgetown Lake: Georgetown lake is one of Southwest Montana's most scenic lakes. Georgetown Lake FISH SURVEY AND MANAGEMENT DATA Paul Winkle, Aquatic Biologist, Denver paul.winkle@state.co.us / 303-291-7232 … In the mid-1980s, FWP tightened the limit to five fish per day. We apologize for any inconvenience. “It was a world-class brook trout,” he says. The Lake is at an elevation of 6,337 just west of the Anaconda Range, 15 minutes west of the town of Anaconda and 15 minutes south east of Philipsburg. My cousin and I enjoying a great night out on the lake after work! In 2009 Craig Stafford, a University of Montana researcher, began to study the lake’s water quality with help from several Tourists can take in the lake from the Anaconda-Pintler Scenic Route (Montana Highway 1) running along Georgetown’s east shore. Anglers looking for trophy trout focus their attention on the lake’s non-native brookies. Big horn sheep have recently moved into the area from the large herd in Anaconda with numerous sightings of large rams close to and around the lake. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish are present in the reservoir. Game birds include blue and Franklin’s grouse, Hungarian partridge, mallard, teal, merganser, and other ducks and geese. Oct 20, 2018 - Georgetown Lake. Georgetown Lake is a reservoir located just 17.3 miles from Anaconda, in Granite County, in the state of Montana, United States, near Echo Lake (historical), MT. It is a large; 3,000 acre, high; over 6,000 feet, mountain lake. Rainbow trout can be taken all summer long, particularly during the strong caddisfly hatch the lake has during July and August. An important reason, says Liermann, has been the way in which water releases are managed. Fish, Wildlife and Parks are investigating why dead fish washed up on the shores of Georgetown Lake over the weekend. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Biologists observed 500+ adult dead fish. Otherwise, Rock Creek is a good option nearby, though. “I don’t know of any easily accessible lake in Montana where you can catch brook trout that big,” Liermann says. The potential for wind, combined with the lakes large size, makes m… Libby, MT: Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Annual Report prepared for U.S. Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration. UPDATE 3/5/2019: MFWP crew gill netted Georgetown Reservoir in September 2018. 7 DAY OUTLOOK: Georgetown is iced up. ! And, for a good reason. Order: Salmoniformes, Family: Osmeridae. Tweet. Flooding the flats State fish stocking records date to the 1920s, according to Brad Liermann, the local biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. What about all those new septic systems? Its quality fly fishing, combined with its scenic and convenient location near West Yellowstone, make Hebgen Lake a popular destination for both local and visiting anglers. But one thing has remained the same: Georgetown continues to produce top-notch trout and kokanee salmon fishing for anglers of all abilities. One major finding in Stafford’s study is that the Georgetown Lake’s dissolved oxygen levels at the end of ice season have been falling over the years, perhaps as a result of more weed bed decay. Rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout, bass, carp, etc. But the additions have been more than offset by increased nutrient uptake by aquatic vegetation and the loss of nutrients when bottom water is released from the dam’s base in winter. Today Georgetown’s Order: Perciformes, Family: Sciaenidae. Georgetown Lake Montana is built by The 2009 results show that rainbow trout (stocked) comprised the larg-est percentage (76%) of the spe-cies present, followed by brown trout (23%) and a few longnose suckers. Birds of prey are numerous with any number of hawk species including red tail, cooper, rough legged, Northern goshawk; bald and golden eagles and the occasional falcon. This story is featured in Montana Outdoors May-June 2014 issue, Steve Luebeck of Anaconda grew up fishing nearby Georgetown Lake. Georgetown Lake is considered a Blue Ribbon fishery and holds trophy-sized rainbow and brook trout. Is that in store for Georgetown Lake, a scenic mountain paradise and one The department stocks roughly 200,000 rainbows per year, and the fish grow fat in the shallow, productive lake. Rainbow Trout with a worm. Details: Rainbow Trout. That may have been too liberal. Recreation: Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. What’s more, recent FWP population surveys found that Georgetown continues to support abundant and healthy fish populations, though the average size of its kokanee has declined. Being such a large lake, along with its location on a high plateau near Yellowstone National Park, creates windy conditions at times. By 1886, most of the residents of the Georgetown camp had abandoned the flats. FWP and graduate student researchers had previously accumulated extensive water quality data before the lake was heavily developed. Georgetown Lake is Montana’s premier flatwater fishery. Georgetown Lake Fishing. Recent netting surveys suggest that Georgetown Lake contains fewer trophy brook trout since FWP began allowing anglers to keep two. Angling. Georgetown Lake has four public boat ramps. “It’s a very delicate system,” Saffel says. But that could change, says Pat Saffel, FWP regional fisheries manager in Missoula. Growing development has encircled the scenic, high-altitude lake with homes. have caught 20-inch rainbows right off the beach,” says Luebeck. “That could indicate a shift in how the of his former students. 13 miles west of Anaconda on Hwy 1, turn onto Georgetown Lake Road and travel southwest about 1.5 miles to FAS sign. “One of the biggest causes of low dissolved oxygen levels in winter is too large of a drawdown,” he explains. Conor Russell. In the right amounts, aquatic vegetation is great for fish, says Liermann. As a shallow lake sitting high at 6,400 feet, Georgetown is sheathed in ice from mid-November to May. At Georgetown Lake Kokanee salmon is the most sought after species, followed by rainbow trout. Their concern was that booming cabin and home development were overloading the water with nutrients. Anyone have a bead on the location of any springs? Georgetown Lake is all about adventure, relaxing, spending time with family and friends, and reveling in the beauty that surrounds us. Ice anglers tend to focus on either salmon or trout while at Georgetown. 7; Details; Jennifer Trentham. The lake also attracts boaters, windsurfers, waterskiers, snowmobilers, and campers from throughout western Montana and beyond. The Montana Fishing Guide will be periodically unavailable Tuesday, April 12. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish, white bass, flathead catfish, rainbow trout, perch, bullhead, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and blue catfish here. Georgetown Lake Fishing. Moose, elk, white tail and mule deer are abundant residents. But in recent years, area residents have feared that Georgetown’s great fishing might be threatened. The trout and salmon draw anglers “When a lake produces lots of plant growth, that produces lots of aquatic invertebrates, which in turn produce lots of fish,” he explains. “We want people to be able to take fish home, so we let them keep five rainbows,” Liermann says. Yes, we said 26" rainbows. Hector Razo. Dodging winterkill From Missoula, travel approximately 50 miles east on I-90 before taking exit 153 for MT-1 toward Drummond/Phillipsburg. But the real attraction is rainbow trout in the 16"- 26" range. Though Stafford didn’t evaluate the amount of nutrients added by the household wastewater facilities, he speculates that more phosphorus and nitrogen is entering the lake. Georgetown Lake is a popular recreational area with campgrounds, resorts and picnic areas along its 17.36 miles of shoreline. Among the countless variety of other birds are blue heron, loons, various woodpeckers and sand cranes. With this management approach, the lake ends up with the best of both worlds—two different fisheries for people who want fish for the freezer and another one for those wanting the brook trout of a lifetime.”. Nick Gevock, conservation director for the Montana Wildlife Federation in Helena, spent many days fishing Georgetown Lake while working as a journalist in Butte. Fall however provides some excellent fishing for large brook trout. At Georgetown Lake Kokanee salmon is the most sought after species, followed by rainbow trout. Native species Stonecat, Noturus flavus; Non-native, exotic species Black bullhead, Ameiurus melas; Yellow bullhead, Ameiurus natalis; Drum. | Sitemap | Contact Stop in and talk to Josh for … Georgetown is one of Montana’s better-known ice fishing lakes. Within less than a decade, numbers had increased tenfold. There are also a variety of owls, the largest of which is the great gray owl that stands 29” and can often be seen perched on a branch or a rail post or skimming through the trees. Hebgen Lake arguably offers the best dry fly lake fishing in Montana. “Winter­kill,” common to ponds in eastern Montana, can result in large numbers of fish suffocating from too little dissolved oxygen. The research scientist found that, contrary to expectations, nutrient concentrations in Georgetown Lake’s water have actually declined, leading to less phytoplankton and clearer water than in years past. “It goes right up the food chain.”. The department then began to allow anglers to keep two brook trout as part of the five-fish daily limit. Georgetown Lake is located 18 miles west of Anaconda, MT, off MT Hwy 1. “State biologists have been measuring winter dissolved oxygen levels since the 1970s,” Stafford says. My last day is Sunday at 5pm for this icefishing season till December! There are also badgers, porcupines, pine martins, skunks, muskrat, mink, weasels, ermine, rabbits, ground squirrels, gophers and a great variety of mice, moles and voles. Sep, 08, 2019 - Georgetown Lake. At the end of the ice season in April and May, only the top 3 feet or so of Georgetown’s water column under the frozen surface contains enough dissolved oxygen for trout and salmon survival. A very slow midsummer this year, fewer fish are out and about with such warm surface water temperatures. Because water is released from the dam’s base, some nitrogen and phosphorus is regularly flushed out of the lake system. summer and winter. of Montana’s most productive and popular sport fisheries? Our Report. Gary N. Aug, 22, 2017 - Georgetown Lake. Though much of the shoreline is private, visitors can find several U.S. Forest Service, FWP, and other camp­grounds to set up a tent or park an RV. Nutrients tend to sink. Georgetown Lake is a 2,818-acre reservoir in Deer Lodge and Granite Counties, Montana. In 2004, FWP instituted catch-and-release-only regulations on the colorful eastern United States native and began supplementing the population with hatchery fish. Among the predators, black bears are a common sight and residents are cautioned not to leave garbage cans, bird feeders and pet food where bears can get to them. Georgetown is famous for its damsel fly hatch. 1; Details; Aug, 06, 2017 CHUCK LOFTIS 0. He’s seen it change through the years, with more anglers and, especially, more shoreline houses. You don’t need to travel to Labrador to see fish like this – they live … Luebeck recalls a day two summers ago when his son’s friend pulled in a brookie that weighed over 6 pounds. Access to lodging, restaurants, casinos and a marina. Georgetown Flats was the location of a placer mining camp operated by George Cameron from 1867. On winter weekends, portable ice fishing huts, makeshift shanties, and anglers braving the cold and wind dot the lake’s eastern side just off Montana Highway 1. “You can walk right down to the lake and see big fish just cruising the shoreline.”. That’s fine when plants are alive. Liermann says FWP cooperates with the Granite County commissioners (the county owns the dam), Flint Creek Water Users, Georgetown Lake Homeowner’s Association, and U.S. Forest Service on water management. Hatching in early July, delicate bright blue and black barred damsel flies are the target of the lake’s big rainbows. primary purpose is to store water for This biological process rarely happens in summer and fall, when sunlight reaches underwater plants and wind stirs water, adding oxygen from the surface. “At the hookup, there’s a big, explosive run. We apologize for any inconvenience. During the fall is the best time to fish for the large brook trout that are found in Georgetown Lake. Fortunately no major fish kills have occurred over the last three decades. Ice anglers learn where underground seeps feed the lake with oxygen, causing fish to congregate. Georgetown consistently ranks in the top 10 most-fished waters in Montana. With 25 miles of shoreline that winds along bays, inlets, and points, Georgetown Rimmed by the Pintler Mountains, it’s also among the state’s most beautiful. The shallow 2,088-acre lake is extraordinarily prolific, producing some of the best trout and kokanee salmon fishing in the state and attracting more angling pressure per acre than any reservoir in Montana. oxygen levels, Stafford and his crew measured nitrogen and phosphorous. The Georgetown Lake, located just off I-70 is the easiest to access fishing location in the area. Anglers from throughout western and central Montana come to Georgetown to put the non-native fish in their coolers. Too much nitrogen and phosphorus in a lake can boost the growth of aquatic plants. Residents worry Non native, exotic species Rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax; Gars 1; 21; Details; Oct 21, 2018 Shawn Gearinger 0. nutrients in the lake are being used, with more now in the form of aquatic vegetation and less in the form of phytoplankton,” says the research scientist. With an average depth of 16 feet, the lake is relatively shallow and much of the lake bottom is weedy providing excellent cover for the fish and habitat for the insect larva, aquatic insects and the fresh water shrimp that make up a … OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK: Get the ice hut out. There are also large numbers of gray and red fox, coyote and bobcat. “The only drawback is that when you let people keep that many, there’s going to be a limit on how large the average fish size can get.”, Luebeck, the Anaconda angler, says he mainly pursues rainbows, fly-fishing from a boat. Also in the area, though more rare, are wolves, mountain lions, lynx and probably an occasional migrating grizzly. When those plants die during a long winter with extended ice cover, we may see some severe dissolved oxygen depletion.”, Different species systems, which can leach nutrient-laden wastewater. Concerned that their increasingly popular lake was being loved to death, members of the Georgetown Lake Homeowner’s Association began looking into ways to fund a water quality study. Since then, says Liermann, the lake’s rainbows have grown to average about 14 inches. He found that the amount of vegetation has expanded substantially over the past 30-plus years. In Georgetown they can top 20 inches. Birds of prey are numerous with any number of hawk species including red tail, cooper, rough legged, Northern goshawk; bald and golden eagles and the occasional falcon. 8:56. The lake is surrounded by the Flint Creek Range to the north and the Pintlers to the south. Anglers travel great distances to drill holes through the ice here. 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