Current Conditions:
Montana's Lakes and ranch ponds provide some pre-runoff options when rivers and creeks might be affected by snowmelt runoff. Lake mayflies and midges are going to be the dominate food source for trout. If a hatch is strong, expect fish to cruise the shallower water looking for hatching insects. But if a hatch is not strong, slowly stripping weighted nymphs or streamers are going to be the best way to find fish.
The Month Ahead:
The biggest factor in lake fishing the next month is local weather patterns. Since the lakes we fish are spread out throughout the Bozeman, Yellowstone, and Ennis areas it is best to inquire about the best available lake options given current conditions of the day.