Making the switch from ice fishing to kayak fishing

Last weekend I was ice fishing.  This weekend the ice is breaking up on lakes in the Clearwater Chain, and the grass is turning green in the valleys.  So I dug out my kayak fishing gear and headed over to Flathead Lake for some lake trout fishing.  I caught a 25” and a 26” lake trout while downrigger trolling.

Nicely done!

Did you stay in the Big Arm area the whole day?

Did you stay in the Big Arm area the whole day?

Yes, we did.  We launched from Flathead Lake State Park.  There was a stiff wind blowing from the northeast, so we weren't tempted to venture too far away for fear the weather would deteriorate.