Search results for: “northern pike”
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FWP News: Northern pike detected in Bull River
FWP asking anglers to report catches or observations of pike in Clark Fork tributary KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]
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A Feud Over Filleting Has The Internet Debating the ‘Right’ Way to Clean a Pike
When it comes to filleting a northern pike, the internet has spoken—and, as usual, everybody is right and wrong, simultaneously….
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Nice Pike at Peck
Jackee Beck from Deer Lodge hit the water by the powerhouse below Fort Peck dam on Sunday and nailed this […]
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Huge Holter Pike Caught
Last Wednesday at Holter Reservoir, Woody Shuler reeled in a 38-inch northern pike while fishing for Kokanee. Alongside Woody was […]
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Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake
Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder? What a cool catch […]
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Idaho man lands record pike
An Idaho angler who spends most of his free time fishing for northern pike has established a new state record […]
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Big Pike Under Ice at Peck
Don and Beckie Wilkins, who are featured on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, fished Fort Peck last weekend and caught. […]
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Fort Peck Pike through the Ice
Brian Olson caught a northern pike through the ice with text book precision on Saturday night. Excellent!
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Attn Tribal Fishers: Fish Consumption Advisory
Fish Consumption Advisory for all species and sizes of fish harvested from Lower Clark Fork River….
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The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant
Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…
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A Father’s Day Catch That’ll Be Tough To Top
When a 6’1”, 225-pound man says a fish made him look small—you know that is one heck of a catch!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 6.6.25
Warm weather, clear water, and a full hatch progression make this the perfect week to hit the Clark Fork—just watch for tight log jams and sketchy stretches upstream…
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Montana Lake Fishing Reports
Montana is home to numerous lakes, each offering unique fishing opportunities. Here are some of the major fishing lakes in […]
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When School Goes Outdoors: A Day of Discovery at Downstream
Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.
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Behind the Badge – Being Greedy Never Pays and Sometimes it Costs
Greedy anglers in North Dakota tried to outfish the law—and found themselves underwater in more ways than one….
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Get Hooked on Hell Creek at Hell Creek Marina
From boat shines to big bites, Hell Creek Marina is your year-round launchpad for all things Fort Peck!
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2025 Fort Peck walleye spawn FINAL update, April 20th
Warm water temps have sparked a major surge in walleye activity—and the numbers coming out of Fort Peck might just surprise you.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.17.25
Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25
See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!
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Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir
Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.24.25
Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those venturing out, the fish are biting—here’s where and how to reel them in safely!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.18.25
Ice conditions are all over the map, but so is the fishing—here’s where to drill your next hole and what’s biting across the Helena area reservoirs…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.3.25
From thick ice to open water, conditions are unpredictable—here’s the latest on where the fish are biting and where to tread carefully.
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Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 12/5/24
Current Fishing Report for Fort Peck Reservoir – December 2024 Winter has arrived at Fort Peck Reservoir, and anglers are […]
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Montana State Record Fish
Fish Length (inches) Weight Date Site Angler Arctic Grayling 20 3.63 lbs. 6/28/03 Washtub Lake Glenn Owens * Big Mouth Buffalo […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Nelson Reservoir Produces
Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24
Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24
Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]
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MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The Montana Outdoor Podcast Discovers The Thompson Chain of Lakes In Northwest Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Brian Stephens about an […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Discovers NW MT Chain of Lakes with Brian Stephens
Get ready for an adventure like no other! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with […]
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NOTHING MAKES A FISH BIGGER…
than almost getting caught! Every angler has a great story about the one that got away. All these stories involve […]
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Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck
Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Chris from Big Sky Fishing Charters Tells Us Where the Fish are and How to Catch Them!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Meets with Big Sky Fishing Charters to Find the Big Fish
Join us for an exclusive insider’s look on the Montana Outdoor Podcast this week! Hosted by Downrigger Dale, this episode […]
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FWP News: Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River
Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River HELENA – Recent results from an ongoing water quality […]
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FWP News: Preliminary proposals for 2025-2026 fishing regulations available for review
HELENA – If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the […]
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PERCIDAE!!! by Montana Grant
Perch are a common fish found in many of North Americas freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. They are a popular […]
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26th Annual “Cabin Fever-Let’s Go Fishing” Ice Fishing Derby, Feb 3
We found the ultimate cure to cabin fever at the “Cabin Fever-Let’s Go Fishing” 26th Annual Ice Fishing Derby hosted […]
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BIG SKY ROD BUSTERS!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen flock to Montana for our wonderful fishing. Trout are the most popular but not always the biggest. Trout fishermen […]
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Hooked on Success: Oregon Angler’s Extraordinary Victory in Tackling Problmeatic Fish
In the state of Oregon, an angler recently achieved an awe-inspiring feat, demonstrating not only their love for fishing but […]
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A 1200-mile trip to catch the big ones
Richard and Sheri Russell made a 1200-mile round trip drive to Fort Peck from Southeast Idaho last week and came […]
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FWP seeking comment on statewide fisheries management plan, fishing regulation proposals
HELENA – Montana’s famed fisheries provide amazing recreational opportunities, from blue ribbon trout streams in the west, to the world-famous […]
