Northwest Reel Life March 2025 Volume 4 Issue 5 - Flipbook - Page 18
2. GEORGETOWN LAKE
Georgetown Lake, located
in the picturesque
Anaconda-Pintler Range,
is a popular ice fishing
destination known for
its abundant kokanee,
rainbow, and brook trout
populations. The lake sits
at an elevation of over
6,000 feet, and its high
altitude ensures solid ice
cover during the winter
months. Georgetown
has been on my radar as
a location to fish since
picking up ice fishing and for great reason. One
of the appealing aspects
of Georgetown Lake is
its accessibility. The lake
is located near major
highways, and there are
several public access points
with ample parking. This
ease of access makes it a
convenient option for both
day trips and longer stays.
Rainbow trout are the
primary target for ice
anglers at Georgetown
Lake. These fish can be
found throughout the lake,
but they often concentrate
around the mouths of
tributary streams where
they feed on insects and
other small organisms.
Anglers typically use a
combination of jigging and
