Fishing

Montana Anglers win $500,000 at Tournament

Montana (Helena) Team Wins $500,000 in Cabo Fishing Tournament

Nov-05-25 by montanaoutdoor

A group of Montana anglers just proved that Big Sky Country breeds world-class fishermen — even in saltwater. Team Grey […]

Reminder of Why to Take a Kid Fishing

Nov-04-25 by Angela Montana

The best catch of the day is the kiddo who can’t stop giggling when they catch a fish!

Is There a Catch to Catch and Release?

Nov-03-25 by Angela Montana

New research is sparking debate over whether catch and release really protects the trout we love….

Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days

Oct-25-25 by Angela Montana

Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25

Oct-21-25 by Angela Montana

Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!

Fishing Up the Past

Oct-17-25 by Angela Montana

You never know what you’ll pull up…just ask this angler!

The Muskie That Could Have Made History

Oct-02-25 by Angela Montana

Did you hear about the angler that pulled up a 59½-inch muskie that would’ve smashed records?

Snagging Season Is On—But Cleaning Stations Are Off

Oct-01-25 by Angela Montana

Fort Peck Marina reminds anglers to plan ahead this snagging season—the fish are running, but the cleaning station is closed.

A Brief History of Questionable Math

Oct-01-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye, weird units, and the lengths humans will go to avoid boring math…

2025 Fall Mack Days – week 3 update

Sep-22-25 by Angela Montana

Week 3 of the 2025 Fall Mack Days brought big lake trout, tight races at the top of the leaderboard, and plenty of prizes still up for grabs with six weeks left in the tourney!

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25

Oct-21-25 by Angela Montana

Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!

Fishing Up the Past

Oct-17-25 by Angela Montana

You never know what you’ll pull up…just ask this angler!

The Muskie That Could Have Made History

Oct-02-25 by Angela Montana

Did you hear about the angler that pulled up a 59½-inch muskie that would’ve smashed records?

Snagging Season Is On—But Cleaning Stations Are Off

Oct-01-25 by Angela Montana

Fort Peck Marina reminds anglers to plan ahead this snagging season—the fish are running, but the cleaning station is closed.

A Brief History of Questionable Math

Oct-01-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye, weird units, and the lengths humans will go to avoid boring math…

2025 Fall Mack Days – week 3 update

Sep-22-25 by Angela Montana

Week 3 of the 2025 Fall Mack Days brought big lake trout, tight races at the top of the leaderboard, and plenty of prizes still up for grabs with six weeks left in the tourney!

The Great Braid Debate–Fort Peck Edition

Sep-20-25 by Angela Montana

The braid color battle was on at Fort Peck for these anglers….

From Trophy Catch to Technicality

Sep-18-25 by Angela Montana

Cliff Chamberlan reeled in a 6.1-pound pink salmon on the Salmon River…but why was his catch unrecognized?

How To Clean and Fillet Fresh-Caught Salmon

Sep-16-25 by Angela Montana

Check out these tips on how to clean and fillet your salmon!

Pablo Reservoir closed for invasive species treatment

Sep-10-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Flathead Irrigation Project, will be treating invasive species in Pablo Reservoir Sept 8th-12th, 2025.

Former catch-and-release state record holder gets dethroned…by his wife

Sep-10-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Angler Brandi Holt’s 44-inch flathead catfish edges out her husband’s prior record by two inches.

Seeley Lake Boat Launch Improvement Project Begins September 8

Sep-08-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Construction on the Seeley Lake Boat Launch Project will begin on September 8, 2025, and is scheduled to continue through October 17, 2025.