Hunt and Fish in Montana
Brent Beller, Fisheries Technician for Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission with Idaho Department of Fish and Game – Region 7 has the following report for the opening weekend Chinook fishery on the upper Salmon River: Chinook fishing opened on the upper Salmon River this past weekend, and fish were being caught right away. The river […]
With all the high water and possible flooding from the Spring Run-off we were suppose to have this year I was a little taken back when I noticed earlier this week that we were under normal precipitation this year for Western Montana. On Monday the year to date precipitation that Missoula received was 6.94 inches. […]
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite slowed a bit throughout the reservoir. A few shoreline anglers caught fish at traditional access points using worms, spawn or Powerbait. Boat anglers are catching some rainbows trolling cowbells tipped with worms in 5 to 20 feet of water. The walleye bite has been good mid reservoir and fair throughout […]
The best time to fish on Missouri with dry flies is from 11am till 3pm. The best time to fish on Rock Creek with dry flies is from 1pm to 5pm. Knowledge is important, though! Rock Creek is epic now if you know what to do! If not, you will be frustrated big time! Mountain man […]
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite has been consistent throughout the reservoir. Shoreline anglers continue to have success at traditional access points using worms, spawn or Powerbait. Boat anglers are catching some rainbows trolling cowbells tipped with worms in 5 to 20 feet of water. The walleye bite is heating up mid reservoir and throughout the […]
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest in fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/101.5fm in Missoula. You can also listen on line http://newstalkkgvo.com/listen-live/popup/. The show is broadcast live from Paradise Falls on the” Banks of Brooks” in Missoula Bill Brown from Bob […]
FLOWS: Maiden Rock 5,570 cfs Melrose 5,350 cfs Glen 5,530 cfs VISIBILTY: Good at 2+ feet, better above Wise River. 3+ feet. The Big Hole River is currently dropping and clearing every day after peaking on May 27th at 8,610 cfs near Melrose. Flows are still on the big side but the Big Hole River […]
The lake and reservoir fishing has been very good all over the state. I just got back from a trip to Fort Peck Reservoir. I was joined by Jim Johnson from Lincoln and Brandt Hamernick from Missoula on the Dry Arm. This time of the year it’s the best place on the lake to catch […]
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite has slowed. Shoreline anglers are having some success using worms, Powerbait or while fly fishing with nymphs. Boat anglers are catching a few rainbows on the north end of the reservoir trolling cowbells tipped with worms. Walleye are on the bite and anglers are doing well on the south end […]
It has been a while since you probably have heard or read a good fishing report out of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, at least in my weekly column. Fishing in the last month for trout or walleye might have been good but most anglers that might of wanted to find out could not launch their boat […]
Hunting: Spring Black Bear season closes on May 31-June15th depending on the area. Make sure you know what the closing date is for your favored stomping grounds. Bozeman Fishing: Upper Madison-a little muddy but still okay fishing, dry fly fishing is not a good choice right now. Use egg patterns, stoneflies, and dark colored woolly […]
Action continues to be phenomenal for Catch and Release Paddlefishing on the Upper Missouri River River (White Tag) Area. Continuous High Water Flows have made for a banner year!! 2014 has been somewhat of an anomaly. Usually we will have several large peaks and valleys of varied flow rates, but it has stayed pretty much […]
The first three day holiday weekend is fast approaching. This Memorial Day Weekend should offer some good fishing opportunities for families on lakes across Montana. The National Weather Service is forecasting warmer temperatures and that the rivers, which are already high, will continue to rise into the weekend. Fishing on the rivers will be tough […]
The Captain did the Montana Outdoor Radio Show live from Lake Mary Ronan state campground Saturday morning, and started fishing at 2pm, limiting out on salmon not long after. The report? Opening day at Lake Mary Ronan went well! “I missed a lot of bites but managed to get my limit by 6pm,” said the Captain. “Most anglers seemed to be […]
The search for the prehistoric river monster continues here in Big Sky country. Our paddlefishing guru, Glen Siroky, recently checked in with a paddlefishing update. Catch and Release for Paddlefish continues to be hot on the Upper Missouri River (White Tag) Area and will continue throughout June 15th. River flows have dropped to 15,100 cfs, but still plenty […]
Big Hole River Fishing Report 5-15-15 FLOWS: Maiden Rock 2730 cfs Melrose 2,550 cfs Glen 2,570 cfs VISIBILITY: Good at 2-3 feet typical tea color. The Big Hole River has been dropping steadily after a big jump to nearly 5000 cfs due to the freezing nighttime temperatures and although it’s only a matter of time […]
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest in fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/101.5fm in Missoula. You can also listen on line http://newstalkkgvo.com/listen-live/popup/. The show is broadcast live from Paradise Falls on the” Banks of Brooks” in Missoula Bill Brown from […]
This weekend on the upper Salmon River, the majority of anglers were once again found upstream of Basin Creek, in location code 19. Few anglers were found downstream in location codes 17 and 18. Interviewed anglers in location code 17 averaged 16 hours per steelhead caught and 32 hours per steelhead kept. In location code […]
Hunting: Mountain Lion (w/ Hounds) season continues until April 14th. This weekend (April 12th) marks the start of spring turkey. Spring black bear opens April 15th. Gear up! Be sure to pick up your regulations for moose, goat and sheep. There are lots of changes this year so look them over closely. Fishing: Canyon Ferry […]
It is time to get your boat ready for open water fishing. The fishing reports are coming in and the fish are beginning to bite! I received an e-mail late last week Dick Zimmer from Zimmers Tackle in Pablo. Zimmer as he always does every year tries to get on Flathead in early spring and […]
Fishermen: It is that time again. The perch bite is on at the east side of Polson Bay on Flathead Lake. Miles Marchi and I made a foray out there yesterday, April 3rd. The picture we previously sent is of the 44 I caught and kept. Miles had a couple of real jumbos. I’d like […]
“I can’t remember when it has been this bad”, was the comment I have heard more than once about last weekend”s storm from some of my friends who have lived in Missoula all of their life. I would have to agree that the mixture of snow and wind that Western Montana received would be hard […]
Changes are on the calendar for trappers and anglers this coming Saturday. The wolf trapping season ends Friday February 28th. As of Monday 83 wolves have been successfully trapped in Montana. Hunters have taken 138 wolves so that brings the total wolf harvest to 221 since the wolf season began last year. Montana wolf trapping […]
(Report compiled by Carol Henckel) Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of […]