Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25

Be aware of hoot-owl restrictions in effect today…

Once reserved for sailors and soldiers, tattoos are now as common as fishing stories—and just as questionable. Read more from Montana Grant here!

The 2025 yellow and green tag paddlefish season wrapped up June 15…

Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…

A Lodgepole man faces multiple charges after a major poaching investigation uncovered headless deer and elk illegally killed and sold for antlers in Blaine and Phillips Counties.

Heading to work in Montana can be eventful…

The Upper Madison is lit—Salmonflies are flying, trout are biting, and June snowstorms come with hand warmers and hogs on the line…

When the bite slows down, it’s sandwich time—so make it one worth remembering… Read more from Montana Grant here…

If your family photo op involves a toddler and a wild bison, it is safe to say the bison is not the problem…

Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…

Every angler has that one magical day on the water—and just maybe, that one Honey Hole that’s never quite the same again.

Trappers, traders, and collectors—N.A.T.C.A. is turning 40, and you’re invited to the ultimate campout bash in Florence!

Yellowstone Insight guide captures some interesting photos during a park tour…

A dry Milk River in Alberta is a stark reminder: when the St. Mary system fails, the impact isn’t just local—it’s international…

Hunters: Sign up now for Montana’s Surplus List to claim leftover Deer B and Elk B licenses—first come, first emailed!

When a 6’1”, 225-pound man says a fish made him look small—you know that is one heck of a catch!

From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..

Crispy, golden, and just sweet enough—these campfire-approved sweet potato fries are the perfect sidekick to your fresh catch… Read more from Montana Grant here…

The Ruby is still a little big for walk and wade fishing…

When Montana’s legendary Salmon Fly hatch erupts, the fish go wild—and so do the mishaps, so watch yer back cast! More from Montana Grant here..

38 teams competed with three teams each bringing in a jaw-dropping 110+pounds in the Tiber Walleye Tournament! Unofficially a U.S. walleye tournament 2-day record was reached! We’ll update you when we hear it’s official!

Fairy Lake Road #74 on the Bozeman Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest will not open as planned on June 16th due to ongoing snow conditions.

Growing up in Missoula, University of Montana alumna Esther Lyon Delsordo spent time casually floating the Blackfoot and Bitterroot rivers, generally in inflatable kayaks, but had never taken a hard-shell kayak down any fast-moving water with rapids. After watching her friends in college kayak and surf through whitewater, she decided she wanted to expand her skills to join them.