The fishing is getting close to starting to pick all across the state on the reservoirs and lakes. Trout fishing has been fair but the walleye, northern pike, and bass fishing will kick into full gear as the upcoming week’s weather forecast looks good for the first part of the week anyway.
This next Saturday is the official opening of fishing in Montana. Remember to stop by Bob Wards to get your licenses and all the fishing tackle and bait you will need.
The paddlefish season on the upper Missouri River, in central Montana, closed last Thursday, as the anglers reached the 500 quota set by FWP.
The Twisted Tea “Hot Fishing Spot of the Week” ended up being a unanimous selection. Is Lake Koocanusa for kokanee salmon and a close second was Bitterroot Lake west of Kalispell as the kokanee fishing is starting to pick up, according to Matt from Mo Fisch.
Also congratulations to Jack Wertz, from Galata, and Thomas Pierce, from Grass Range! They were the latest winners on the Kendall Four Seasons Subaru statewide trivia that we do twice every Saturday morning on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show. Read listen and win with the Montana Outdoor Radio Show and montanaoutdoor.com
Happy Mother’s Day! And have a Great Week!
Captain
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
By angelamontana
Louisiana Dolphin Shot to Death
Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Clark Fork River produces new state record Westslope cutthroat trout
By Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Celebrates Opening of Public Archery Range in Big Arm
Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football field
Turkeys Illegally Dumped at Nevada WMA
Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24
FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18
DON’T LET YER MEAT LOAF!!! by Montana Grant
FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)
Don’t mess with the bull…
The perfect footage
“Bird Day” celebration scheduled for May 4 at Spring Meadow State Park
Seasonal Roads Opening Today on Seeley Lake Ranger District
A long trip home: One steelhead’s journey to the Potlatch River
2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee
FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
GOPHER GUTS!!! by Montana Grant
PANSY POWER!!! by Montana Grant
Riley's Meats - Butte Wild Game Processing