fishing

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…

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.

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!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing

May-05-25 by Angela Montana

Skip the flowers—take Mom fishing for free this Mother’s Day and reel in some memories instead.

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update

May-05-25 by Angela Montana

The 100-fish limit was no match for Mack Days anglers on Flathead Lake, as records tumbled and lines stayed tight in a crazy weekend of nonstop lake trout action…

Bridges Over Trout Water

May-04-25 by Angela Montana

They say that if you built a bridge in a desert, you would find anglers fishing around it. ..read more from Montana Grant here.

On the Fly?

Apr-30-25 by Angela Montana

Fly fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s a lifelong journey of beauty, knowledge, connection, and soul-restoring peace. Read more from Montana Grant…