Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
2026 Fort Peck Salmon Derby – Registration Opens 3/15/26 – Critical Information to Know
Registration for the Fort Peck Salmon Derby opens Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, and teams planning to compete should […]
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry & Flathead Lake Ice-Out: March 2026 Predictions and Safety Updates
Discover Montana ice-out predictions for Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry & Flathead Lake in 2026. Get current ice conditions and fishing season timing updates.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When to Get Off the Ice: Canyon Ferry, Fort Peck & Flathead Lake Safety Before Ice-Out
Montana's ice fishing season nears end as March brings dangerous ice conditions. Essential safety tips for Canyon Ferry, Fort Peck & Flathead Lake.
Mar 4, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Lakeside Jobs: Lakeridge Lodging & Bait Shop Hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Staff
Love early mornings on the water at Fort Peck? Lakeridge Lodging & Bait Shop is hiring dependable, hardworking team members for full-time and part-time roles including store clerks, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and bait care. Call 406-526-3597 to apply.
Feb 18, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Lake Ice Rescue: Search & Rescue, Airboat Crew, and Locals Bring Stranded People Safely Back to Shore
Valley County Search and Rescue responded around 4:00 p.m. after several people became stranded on Fort Peck Lake. An airboat team launched while others staged on land, and local good Samaritans used side-by-sides to help get everyone off drifting ice and back to shore safely. A timely reminder that late-winter ice can change fast.
Feb 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
2026 Fort Peck Fishing Outlook Based on Water Levels
Fort Peck Reservoir is shaping up to be a steady, predictable fishing year in 2026. Water levels are expected to […]
Feb 4, 2026 · Angela Montana
Latest Fort Peck Reservoir Water Elevation Forecast 2.4.26
Water elevation on Fort Peck Reservoir in Central and Eastern Montana will depend on upcoming moisture levels and water releases from the Fort Peck Dam, alongside precipitation forecasts.
Feb 2, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Downstream Campground 2026 Reservations Now Open
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that reservations for the 2026 season are now open for the […]
Jan 30, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Fort Peck announces winter access for motorized vehicles
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Peck Project has announced winter guidance for motorized access at Fort Peck Reservoir located near Fort Peck, Montana.
Jan 28, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Bald Eagles in Action–Facts and Footage
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782, and, All About Birds reinforces that […]
Dec 31, 2025 · Angela Montana
Happy New Year from Your Friends at MORS
There appears to be less migration and more of a New Year's Eve countdown gathering happening at Fort Peck!
Dec 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
If You’ve Asked ‘Is There Ice?’…This Is for You
Scroll no more if you're looking for ice!
Dec 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
When a Short Trip Packed a Big Punch at Nelson
This quick trip turned into a dinner jackpot!
Dec 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Nelson Ice Report 12.14.25
Sometimes the ice is solid and the bite isn’t…
Nov 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Hidden Workforce Behind Fort Peck’s Construction
Meet the Crew That Fed an Army:….
Nov 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Spirit of Fort Peck is Everywhere
Montana beef so local, even the marbling maps out Fort Peck…
Sep 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Great Braid Debate–Fort Peck Edition
The braid color battle was on at Fort Peck for these anglers….
Sep 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Reservoir Water Elevation Continues to Drop
The numbers are in, and the reservoir is projected to keep shrinking through 2025..
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.24.25
Dial in those leaders and keep your speed steady—Peck’s salmon bite is still on!
Jul 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Salmon Fishing is for Young Anglers, too!
Salmon fishing at Fort Peck has no age limits!
Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.10.25
Walleye, lake trout, and salmon are all on the bite!
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25
Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…
May 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Revised Fort Peck Water Elevation Forecast by USACE 5.27.25
Please note the revision by the USACE for Fort Peck.
May 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.15.25
The water is warming up, and so is the bite…
May 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Camp Clean and Smart at USACE Fort Peck Primitive Campgrounds
The USACE Fort Peck primitive campgrounds remain open…
May 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
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!
May 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck’s Rock Creek Marina Officially Opens Friday, May 2nd for the Season
Burgers, boats, and brand-new pizzas—Rock Creek Marina is back and ready to make you feel like family…
May 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.1.25
From deep water surprises to shoreline hotspots, this week brought a little bit of everything at Fort Peck.
Apr 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Slayer Slays First Salmon of 2025 Season on Peck Thursday
A day of trolling for lake trout on Fort Peck turned into an unexpected and unforgettable catch for "The Salmon Slayer."
Apr 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
30 Plus Pound Pike Caught at Peck
Something big was boated at Fort Peck last Sunday….
Apr 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Walleye Spawn Update III, April 16th
Walleye egg collection is surging at Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm, with steady catches, ripe females, and nearly 30 million eggs already in the hatchery queue.
Apr 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
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!
Apr 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update II, April 11th
Warming waters in Fort Peck's Big Dry Arm have jumpstarted walleye spawning, helping biologists collect over 9 million eggs ahead of a looming cold front.
Apr 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25
Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…
Apr 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.3.25
Peck is ice-free, the docks are in, and the fish are waking up—grab your jigs, because it’s time to reel in some action…
Mar 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.27.25
Ice is holding on for now, but open water is spreading fast…
Mar 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Ice Update by Fort Peck Marina 3.26.25
Conditions are about to change!
Mar 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.20.25
Ice is on, ice is off—Montana’s fickle spring fishing is keeping us on our toes, but open water is getting closer!
Mar 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Walleye Wednesday
If watching monster walleyes get hauled in at Fort Peck gets your heart racing, you’re not alone….
Mar 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.14.25
Ice fishing on Peck is wrapping up, open water is still weeks away, so now’s the perfect time to prep your gear and get a jump on next season!
Mar 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.6.25
With warming temps changing the game, Don Wilkins is shifting gears and looking ahead to open water—stay tuned for updates!
Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Ice and Fishing Report 2.27.25
With warming temps and honeycombed ice, conditions are getting tricky—proceed with caution, but if you’re lucky, there are still some big lakers and northerns waiting to bite!
Feb 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Fort Peck Giant That Almost Became A State Record
One fish, 17.66 pounds, and a near brush with history—Kyle Sando’s legendary Fort Peck catch keeps anglers dreaming big!
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Dam Ice Report by Fort Peck Marina 2.16.25
Thick ice, shifting ridges, and a hot laker bite—bundle up, stay safe, and get ready for a fun week on the ice!
Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Lakeridge Laker Taker Champion Has Been Named!
The fish were biting, the competition fierce, and now the title of the Lakeridge Lake Taker belongs to one lucky angler!
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck announces winter access for motorized vehicles
Attention Fort Peck ice anglers and riders!
Keep those motorized vehicles on designated access routes—no off-roading on USACE land—and if you must detour around ice hazards, keep it short and sweet (no more than 1/8 mile)!
Feb 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.12.25
Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice update for the Dam area of Fort Peck 2.9.25
FYI
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice Report from Hell Creek Marina 2.11.25
Feb 11th Ice Update via Hell Creek Marina: Everything is 12-14+”Watch the pressure ridges.-30° this morning so no worries about […]
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.6.25
Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!