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Articles with the Tag: Flathead Lake

Mac Man Mac Man

Fishermen, if you weren’t able to get as many whitefish fillets in your freezer as you would like now you have an opportunity to finish the job with perch. Right now, I believe the perch fishery is at a tipping point where overpopulation is going to make them very susceptible to a disease. The last tim...

2022 Fall Mack Days is almost here

News from the CSKT Natural Resources Department FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Fall Mack Days will begin on Sept. 15 and end on Nov. 13. This will be the 41st Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Mack Days began in the fall of 2002 with 888 lake trout entered b...

UM bio station researchers find nutrient imbalance in Flathead Lake UM bio station researchers find nutrient imbalance in Flathead Lake

FLATHEAD LAKE — As any gardener or farmer can tell you, nitrogen and phosphorus are chemical elements found in soils and fertilizers that plants need to grow. They also know different ratios of nitrogen and phosphorus are ideal or detrimental for different types of plants and crops. Nitrogen and pho...

Open house planned for Somers Beach State Park development Open house planned for Somers Beach State Park development

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites the public to an open house to learn about the latest design options for the new Somers Beach State Park on the north shore of Flathead Lake.  FWP is hosting the public gathering on Tuesday, July...

Swimming closed at Riverside Park due to strong currents Swimming closed at Riverside Park due to strong currents

  POLSON — Temperatures Saturday were in the 70s, and Riverside Park in Polson would typically be overflowing with families and kids frolicking in the still frigid (in this reporter’s opinion) waters of Flathead Lake. While the playground still had a few customers, the swim area was close...

High waters pose risks to recreators High waters pose risks to recreators

LAKE COUNTY — As flooding in Montana has been declared a major disaster by the President, officials would like to remind everyone to act safely during this time of increased water danger.  Energy Keepers of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has reported that the current water elevatio...

Local emergency response, preparedness in need of volunteers Local emergency response, preparedness in need of volunteers

LAKE COUNTY — A presentation by the emergency response teams in the Flathead Basin revealed a common need: volunteers.  Presenters of the panel included Nic Winslow of BNSF, Brian Heino of Flathead County, Mark Clary of Lake County, and Dale Nelson of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes...

Crow’s Nest Gallery celebrates 50 years before closing doors Crow’s Nest Gallery celebrates 50 years before closing doors

POLSON — Members of the community showed up in waves on Feb. 14 to show some love to the Crow’s Nest Gallery and Framing as they celebrated their 50th anniversary before closing their doors at the end of the month. Opened in 1972 by owner Lou Marchello, the Crow’s Nest has gone through a...

FWP to improve management of public recreation on Flathead Lake islands

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is moving forward with plans to improve management of public recreation on its Flathead Lake island properties, including Bird, Cedar, Douglas, and Goose islands.  FWP manages the four islands as Wildlif...

FWP to address shoreline erosion at Somers Beach State park

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to construct an erosion control structure along the north shore of Flathead Lake at Somers Beach State Park. The proposed structure is similar to those installed at other eroding sites along the ...


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