Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Missoula Conservation District and Lolo Watershed Group awarded DNRC grant to develop Lolo Creek Watershed Drought Management Plan
The project responds to increasing drought impacts in the Lolo Creek watershed, including chronic low flows and dewatering in the lower creek and highly visible fish mortality during the summer of 2025.
Feb 8, 2026 · Angela Montana
Pike Slams Into Glass While Hunting Goldfish Underwater
An underwater video captures a pike slamming into a glass container while attempting to attack a goldfish, creating a tense and surprising moment between predator instinct and an invisible barrier.
Jun 11, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Madison River Basin Faces Challenging Water Year: NorthWestern Energy Responds with Conservation Measures
2025 is shaping up to be a challenging season of drought on the Madison River, with potentially too little water to fully meet all of the needs in the system
Jun 7, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
FINAL RESULTS 2025 ROCK CREEK WALLEYE TOURNAMENT
High winds brought the 2025 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament to an early close on Saturday, with forecasts for Sunday predicting worsening conditions. Here are the teams that battled it out and came out on top!
Apr 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Something Big with Teeth Too
While most brides are throwing bouquets, this one was reeling in a monster–during her wedding photo shoot!
Apr 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Whirling Disease and the Mystery of Montana’s Trout Comeback
Whirling disease nearly wiped out Montana’s rainbow trout in the '90s, but as they make a comeback, new mysteries—both biological and literary—emerge about the future of the Madison River fishery.
Apr 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: The History and Effects of the Introduction of the Cisco into Fort Peck Reservoir
What do deep-water monsters and a double bacon cheeseburger have in common? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast to find out…
Apr 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Downrigger Talks About the Fort Peck Cisco with Andrew McKean
What do a double bacon cheeseburger and Fort Peck’s biggest fish have in common?
Apr 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Head of the Class
Big fish means big flavor, and if you're tossing the head, you're wasting the best part…
Apr 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
T-Bones in Fish? Understanding Fish Skeletal Structures and Their Impact on Cooking
Don’t let sneaky pin bones ruin your catch—master the art of bone-free fish fillets and keep every bite perfect!
Mar 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Walleye War–How a 25-Pound Legend Reclaimed Its World Record Throne
Walleye anglers dream of a 10-pound trophy, but Mabry Harper’s legendary 25-pound giant remains the ultimate catch—controversy and all!
Mar 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Feud Over Filleting Has The Internet Debating the ‘Right’ Way to Clean a Pike
When it comes to filleting a northern pike, the internet has spoken—and, as usual, everybody is right and wrong, simultaneously….
Mar 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
FISH BELLIES!!!
From shiny rocks to cigarette butts—fish stomachs hold some wild surprises! What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found in a fish gut?
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 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
LOST FISH and BROKEN POLES!!!
Heartbreak and chaos on the water—lost fish, snapped poles, and stories you won’t believe! Read more from Montana Grant here!
Feb 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To Fillet Walleye Cheeks and Wings
Fillet your walleye your way—but if you want a fast and easy way to filet those walleye cheeks and wings (plus super simple recipes), we have you covered here…
Feb 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Huh?
Ever wondered what fish actually hear? Turns out, it's more than just the splash of a lure—fish have some serious 'ears' for vibrations and noise. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Feb 15, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish rescue!
Earlier this winter, personnel from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and Trout Unlimited worked together to transport 891 green suckers from a shallow pool at Oxbow Bend along the Snake River.
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
WTF!!
Fishing is simple—just find the fish, catch the fish, and repeat… unless, of course, they were biting before you got there or right after you left! More from Montana Grant here…
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Women of childbearing age and young children advised to not consume shorthead redhorse suckers from Yellowstone River near Reed Point
Attention!
Jan 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To Clean A Perch QUICKLY with an Electric Knife
Have you ever tried cleaning fish with an electric knife?
Jan 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bass in Stealth Mode
Blending in is their superpower!
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
What would fish say?
If fish could talk….
Nov 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fish with a Will?
The internet is always serving up wild content, and this one threw me right back to my bowfishing days when […]
Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies
When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few […]
Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
STEAK FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Steak Fish is not a single species of fish but is a style of cooking fish. Big Round, Fat fish […]
Jun 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
Small Fish a New Superfood?
Move over avocados and kale – small fish might be the new superfood! A recent study from Japan shows that […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Alert: New species of fish discovered in Missouri River
Long-time Montana angler, Tom Faken, 62, was fishing the Missouri River near Fort Peck over the weekend and reeled in […]
Mar 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
When you are video-bombed by a whale on vacation
Are you heading on vacation from Montana to get some saltwater fun in your life? If so, be mindful while […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Fry Succumb to Gas Bubble Disease in California’s Klamath River
In news to our west…. In a recent press release, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that fall-run […]
Feb 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bizarre string of events involving fish and tape result in juvenile facing legal actions
Imagine if you stopped at an ATM machine to grab some cash an discovered a fish taped to the screen…that […]
Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 […]
Oct 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bringing the fish in
I suppose this is one way to get these fish to come to you… They definitely know how to target […]
Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
FALL FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Many Montana anglers have spent summer fly fishing. We have Caught and Released almost everything we caught. Some fly guys […]
Sep 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
10 Chinook Salmon Facts
In honor of those who have caught and are still catching Chinook at Fort Peck, we have some facts on […]
Sep 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Arctic Grayling found in Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda
If you catch Arctic graylings in Warm Springs Creek, do not return them to the creek.
Sep 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Scrap the MEAT loaf and go with SALMON loaf
If you love meatloaf, but you are in the mood for something with salmon, then check out this tasty salmon […]
Aug 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Salmon Loaf Recipe
If you have been one of the anglers out there reeling in the salmon, then here’s a recipe for you. […]
Aug 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE SECRET STREAM!!!
We all have that secret hot spot that we look forward to fishing. It may be a stream, river, or […]
Aug 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
IDFG says Anglers should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers
A press release by Idaho Fish and Game states that walleye are spreading into Idaho, and that people should keep […]
Aug 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
Walleye Alfredo Recipe
Ditch the spaghetti, and turn some walleye into an alfredo dinner! Here’s a recipe to give a try:
Aug 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Pond box Project Idea
Okay, before you do anything you see online, make sure you know your area’s laws and regulations on whatever you’re […]
Aug 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project
Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a […]
Aug 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
SMOKIN GOOD!!!
Trout are a salmonid and can be cooked to tasty perfection. Freshwater trout tend to be milder and have a […]
Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?
You might have heard of the Sturgeon Moon that occurred last night–but have you wondered why it is called a […]
Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Monster Paddlefish Found Injured
Wow. A fish of a lifetime, for sure. Take a look at this post from the Arkansas Game and Fish […]
Jul 30, 2023 · Montana Grant
MONTANA GRIT!!!
Big Sky Country has its own special vistas, places, and flavors. Food without spices can be less appealing. There are […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana
Studies to focus on fish mortality, origins and health HELENA – Dead trout. Sick trout. Trout with fungus on their skin. […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Angler breaks Invasive Species state record and possibly world record
A press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources revealed that there is a new state record holder in the […]