Treasure State Angling
Independent · Plains, Montana
Treasure State Angling is an independent fishing guide based in Plains, Montana, running stillwater trips for lake trout, bull trout, northern pike, cutthroat trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and whitefish on Flathead Lake. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Erik Johnson works Flathead Lake out of Plains, trolling and jigging the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi for lake trout, bull trout, northern pike, cutthroat, bass, yellow perch and whitefish.
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WatersFlathead Lake
SpeciesLake troutBull troutNorthern pikeCutthroat troutSmallmouth bassLargemouth bassYellow perchWhitefish
Tripsstillwater
RatesHalf day 4 hour charter $500 first person plus $60 per added angler, full day 8 hour charter $1,000 first person plus $100 per added angler
Good to know
What waters does Treasure State Angling fish?
Treasure State Angling guides Flathead Lake, out of Plains, Montana. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Treasure State Angling?
On Treasure State Angling's trips you're targeting lake trout, bull trout, northern pike, cutthroat trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and whitefish. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Treasure State Angling run?
Treasure State Angling runs stillwater trips on Flathead Lake. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Montana?
Yes: everyone fishing Montana waters needs a valid Montana fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Treasure State Angling can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Treasure State Angling?
You book directly with Treasure State Angling: through their website at treasurestateangling.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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