Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Where Montana’s Best March Fishing Is Happening Right Now

Montana's ice-out begins! Mid-March brings hot fishing action as winter loosens its grip. Late ice opportunities plus early spring river action await.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Where to Fish in Montana Right Now: Ice-Out Hot Spots and Spring River Action

Montana's ice-out season is here! Mid-March brings prime fishing as lakes thaw and rivers awaken. Get the latest conditions and hot spots.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana’s Ice-Out Fishing: Where to Hit Rivers and Reservoirs This Mid-March

Montana's mid-March ice-out brings prime spring fishing! Rivers warming, reservoirs opening up. Get the hottest spots and tactics for this week.

Mar 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Fishing Forecast (Mid-March): Ice-Out Updates, Best Rivers & Lakes, and Top Flies as Spring Starts

Mid-March is Montana’s ice-out hinge point: dangerous, variable ice on many reservoirs, but growing open-water options and the season’s first meaningful midge windows. Here’s a historically grounded look at where to go this week, what to throw, and how to stay safe as waters transition to spring.

Feb 3, 2026 · Angela Montana

Catch Big Fish and Win Prizes at Georgetown Lake

If you’ve ever looked at a fish and thought, “Yeah… that one deserves some recognition,” The Lakehouse at Georgetown Lake […]

Jan 10, 2026 · Miguel Lee

Montana Outdoor Radio Show – January 10th Recap Last Weeks Show

Missed this weekend’s show, listen now, listen here. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Montana Outdoor Hr 1 January 10th Montana […]

Aug 23, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

The Captain’s Fort Peck Salmon Fishing Day with The Slayer

The Captain and his two buddies from Minnesota Chuck Barth from Warrior Boats and his pal Jeff Dobesh fished with […]

Apr 29, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Catching on: FWP, MSU ask anglers for help with trout research in southwestern Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun the second year of tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers.

Mar 18, 2025 · Angela Montana

Chasing Ice: For Some, the Season’s Over

Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes, while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand?

Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Update

With $225,000 in prizes and a $10,000 tagged "Willy" lurking beneath the surface, Flathead Lake's Mack Days is a fishing frenzy where fortunes change with every "Fish On! Here's the Week 1 update!

Feb 28, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir

Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]

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!

Jan 21, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Social media influencer sentenced for multiple fishing-related charges

A self-proclaimed social media influencer and nonprofit head, was recently sentenced on multiple fishing-related charges.

Jan 1, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025

Henrys Lake anglers, let’s get you caught up on recent happenings, this year’s stocking report, and much more.

Dec 15, 2024 · montanaoutdoor

[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye

TikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are […]

Dec 13, 2024 · montanaoutdoor

[VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort Peck

This video showcases an ice fishing expedition while targeting Walleye ended up catching a Burbot aka “Ling” on Fort Peck […]

Dec 7, 2024 · montanaoutdoor

Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan

Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]

Dec 3, 2024 · montanaoutdoor

Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024

Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to […]

Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan

Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations

Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and curious birds, we collect images of the streambed along 170 miles of historic Chinook spawning habitat in the Upper Salmon River and its tributary streams. 

Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts

Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]

Nov 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24

Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]

Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson Reservoir

The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]

Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]

Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24

Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Nov 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24

Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24

Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir

Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results

Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Archery Antelope Success!

Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana.  Excellent work! This […]

Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results

There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of […]

Sep 28, 2024 · Kamp Cook

Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass

Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his  Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on […]

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24

Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24

Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]

Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results

The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event […]

Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch

A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana 

Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up […]

Aug 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

FYAO!!! by Montana Grant

Sportsmen, and women, have come up with many abbreviations for their story telling. Only folks involved in the sport know […]

Aug 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: Hooked on Chinooks–Expert Tips for Catching Giant King Salmon

Want to Catch Those Big King Salmon in Fort Peck Lake? Two Montana Tackle Manufacturers Have the Inside Scoop on […]

Aug 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Weekly Salmon Report 8.24.24

Salmon report for the week: Still catching most of our salmon between 60 and 95 feet,but did get some up […]

Aug 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

Flathead Lake Whitefish Whisperer Report 8.23.24

This is Ross Tate reporting to you from Skidoo Bay on Wednesday. Fishing with father and son in my boat […]

Aug 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.22.24

Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay […]

Aug 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite

The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River

WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck

Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake

Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]

Jul 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has […]

Jul 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Whitefish Bite in Flathead Lake

Ross Tate of Missoula hit Flathead Lake on Tuesday, July 23rd between the Narrows and then over to SkiDoo Bay, […]