Fishing

Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures on select rivers after 2 p.m. in Yellowstone National Park

Jun-20-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due […]

The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant

Jun-17-25 by Angela Montana

Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…

A Father’s Day Catch That’ll Be Tough To Top

Jun-16-25 by Angela Montana

When a 6’1”, 225-pound man says a fish made him look small—you know that is one heck of a catch!

Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25

Jun-13-25 by Angela Montana

Chinook update: A bigger stretch of river may open—if the numbers hold….

Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25

Jun-10-25 by Angela Montana

Just when it looked like Chinook season was a no-go on the upper Salmon, a late surge of tagged fish has turned the tide—and a fishery proposal is now on the table.

A Real Trophy “Toad”

Jun-09-25 by Angela Montana

It’s Monday—ready to meet a 24-inch Montana brown trout?

IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25

May-30-25 by Angela Montana

Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025

May-23-25 by Angela Montana

Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.

Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where

May-22-25 by Angela Montana

It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….

Breaking the Dam Barrier in a Fishing Boat

May-20-25 by Angela Montana

Sometimes, to find the fish, you have to outsmart the beaver…

A Real Trophy “Toad”

Jun-09-25 by Angela Montana

It’s Monday—ready to meet a 24-inch Montana brown trout?

IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25

May-30-25 by Angela Montana

Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025

May-23-25 by Angela Montana

Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.

Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where

May-22-25 by Angela Montana

It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….

Breaking the Dam Barrier in a Fishing Boat

May-20-25 by Angela Montana

Sometimes, to find the fish, you have to outsmart the beaver…

Fishing Local

May-20-25 by Angela Montana

Why chase distant waters when the best fishing lessons—and fish—might be five minutes from home? Read more from Montana Grant here…

I Can’t Catch 55

May-18-25 by Angela Montana

Think you can catch 100 trout in a day? Try hitting 55 first—turns out, it’s harder than you think. Read more from Montana Grant here…

Reel Innovation with Gadgets that Make Fishing Smarter

May-16-25 by Angela Montana

Think you’ve got all the fishing gear you need? Think again — the future of angling is way cooler than you might think…

Not All Record Fish Make the Record Books

May-13-25 by Angela Montana

It’s one of the biggest bass ever caught in Oregon—but the record books won’t touch it.

Tired of the Fly Fishing Crowds?

May-13-25 by Angela Montana

Tired of elbow-to-elbow casting? Discover Montana’s overlooked fly-fishing gems where the trout are big and the crowds are small….

Hooked On Fun–Take a Kid Fishing (No License Required)

May-08-25 by Angela Montana

Reel in the weekend right—free fishing, fresh bait, and hot food are all on the hook for Mother’s Day in Montana at Tongue River Marina!