FINAL RESULTS: Over 80 pounds wins Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival

At approximately 12:04 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) was dispatched to a report of a person who had fallen from the rocks near Mile Marker 1 on Highway 200 and landed in the Blackfoot River.

Last week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we celebrated the return of summer fishing across Montana. Reports rolled in […]

Summer is finally settling in across Montana, and fishing opportunities are improving by the day. Many rivers are beginning to […]

Casteel Fishing hits the Madison River corridor and Yellowstone National Park in one epic Montana fly fishing road trip. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale interviews Megan Buecking, Executive Director of the Montana State Parks Foundation. They discuss the Foundation’s efforts to enhance state parks through fundraising and donations, the latest visitation records, and exciting developments, including a new state park on the horizon.

Outdoors enthusiast Kokanee Quinn shares a delectable summer recipe for Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Turkey Kebabs by MeatEater’s chef, Danielle Prewett. This crowd-pleasing dish features wild turkey breast, red onion, bell peppers, and peaches in a honey-mustard marinade, ideal for backyard barbecues. Quinn highly recommends trying it.

Big bags and strong limits highlighted the opening day of the 2026 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival, with the leaderboard topped by a 45.3-pound catch. Nearly 50 teams weighed fish on Day 1, with several more eclipsing the 20-pound mark to set up a competitive final day on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Click here for full Day 1 results!

Despite rainy weather, fishing in West Yellowstone is thriving. The Upper Madison is seeing aggressive trout feeding, particularly with the anticipated salmonflies. Hebgen/Quake Lake offers productive conditions for dry flies and nymphing, while the Gallatin is clear and has lively action. Other local rivers remain too warm to fish effectively.