Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…
Hook into walleye, perch, rainbows, bass, and even kokanee this fall across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and Helena Valley reservoirs, where the bite is on for anglers using everything from worm harnesses to cowbells…
With cooler mornings, shifting flows, and fall hatches kicking in, the Madison is keeping anglers on their toes this week…
From shallow weed-bed pike to rocky-shore smallmouth, plus walleye, lake trout, and salmon action, the bite is heating up across the lake…
From perch between Cromwell and Wildhorse to lake trout near Yellow Bay and bass in Ninepipe, this week’s Flathead fishing report has hot tips, surprises, and a few mysteries from the Macman…
Cooler nights have fired up the bite at Georgetown Lake, with kokanee and brook trout feeding aggressively and leeches and eggs leading the way..
Warm days linger in Bozeman, offering one last shot at hopper eats, October Caddis skates, and streamer chases before fall hatches take over…
Anglers are finding walleyes, rainbows, bass, perch, and even kokanee salmon across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and the Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir.
With cooler temps, lighter crowds, and fish looking up for nymphs, droppers, and streamers, the Gallatin is shaping up to be a fall favorite…
Afternoons are the sweet spot right now—whether you’re on the Madison, Gallatin, or in the Park, fish are waking up once the water warms…
Fort Peck fall fishing is heating up across the board!
Summer may be fading, but Montana’s trout are still hungry…
Clouds, cooler temps, and a touch of rain have the bite changing gears..
Whether you’re trolling deep or casting shallow, there’s action waiting…
Walleye, rainbows, perch, and even kokanee are giving anglers plenty of options around Helena-area reservoirs, with the best action coming on cowbells, crawler rigs, and jigs in deeper water…
The fish are still biting—dry flies are tricky, but nymphs, terrestrials, and streamers are putting anglers on the water…
Yellowstone’s Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon Rivers are fully open for fall, with rising trout, mayfly hatches, and early migratory fish…
Cooler weather, hungry trout, and falling leaves—Montana’s lakes and rivers are heating up for fall fishing, and it’s the perfect time to break out your favorite flies!
The Kootenai is running clear and steady at 6,200 cfs, with terrific late-summer dry fly action..
With low, clear flows and pods of rising trout, the East Fork is serving up technical but rewarding fall fishing for those willing to wade quietly and fish smart…
Canyon Ferry’s walleyes are on the chew, with bottom bouncers and bright colors pulling fish from the depths for anglers willing to chase them…
With the Gallatin clear and active, foamy terrestrials, caddis, and well-placed droppers are putting fish on the line as summer winds down…
From twitching tricos on Quake Lake to hungry browns on the Upper Madison, Montana’s rivers are calling for nimble nymphs, flashy streamers, and a keen eye for the next hatch…
Big salmon on flashers and flies, lake trout stacked deep, and steady walleye and pike action on crankbaits make for excellent fishing right now…
From hoppers to streamers, the Missouri River below Holter Dam is serving up plenty of action as healthy trout ride out summer and big browns start moving into pre-spawn mode…
It’s been a grind on Fort Peck lately, but Captain and crew still managed to turn a slow bite into […]
The perch bite has been amazing lately inside the Canyon and around other points and weed beds throughout Holter while using jigs and worms…”
Drifts, Bugs, and Bighorn Gold….here’s the latest report for the Bighorn River…
From deep-diving whitefish to bass, pike, and lakers, Flathead’s fall fishing is heating up—if you know where (and how deep) to look…
Closures and hot hopper-dropper action…here’s your brief Dillon-area fishing update…
Anglers on Lower Thompson are finding the summer heat has the salmon bite slowing until fall….
“From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleyes, rainbows, perch—and even a few kokanee—are keeping rods bent for anglers trolling, jigging, and casting in all the right spots…
The following report is by Montana Angler out of Bozeman: Drought Closures (fishing prohibited 24 hours) are in effect for […]
The Captain and his two buddies from Minnesota Chuck Barth from Warrior Boats and his pal Jeff Dobesh fished with […]
Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison are producing—just match your flies to the weather and water…
Whitefish Whisperer Ross Tate hooked into a hot bite at Skidoo Bay…
Hot days in Craig mean early trico spinner falls, midday terrestrials, and steady nymphing, with evenings bringing the best bite as temps drop…
Cooler temps and summer rains have kept the Blackfoot River fishing strong—just get out early, as afternoons are slowing down…
Rainbows are being caught on walleye gear, lures or cowbells in the traditional walleye spots as well as the north end of Canyon Ferry….
Thursday’s salmon bite on Fort Peck was worth the wait—just ask Braxton and the crew hauling ’em in!
Late-summer fishing is firing—just match the hatch and mind the midday lull…
Salmon are picky right now, but stick with your marks and the right flasher-fly combo…be patient, and you will get your bite!
Big dries, hungry trout, and steady flows—summer on the Kootenai doesn’t get much better…