fishing

Gallatin River Fishing Report 9.15.25

Sep-19-25 by Angela Montana

With cooler temps, lighter crowds, and fish looking up for nymphs, droppers, and streamers, the Gallatin is shaping up to be a fall favorite…

Yellowstone Area Fishing Report 9.18.25

Sep-19-25 by Angela Montana

Afternoons are the sweet spot right now—whether you’re on the Madison, Gallatin, or in the Park, fish are waking up once the water warms…

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?

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.17.25

Sep-17-25 by Angela Montana

Clouds, cooler temps, and a touch of rain have the bite changing gears..

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!

Macman’s Fishing Report 9.15.25

Sep-16-25 by Angela Montana

Whether you’re trolling deep or casting shallow, there’s action waiting…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.15.25

Sep-15-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye, rainbows, perch, and even kokanee are giving anglers plenty of options around Helena-area reservoirs, with the best action coming on cowbells, crawler rigs, and jigs in deeper water…

Bighorn River Fishing Report 9.11.25

Sep-14-25 by Angela Montana

The fish are still biting—dry flies are tricky, but nymphs, terrestrials, and streamers are putting anglers on the water…

Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9.11.25

Sep-12-25 by Angela Montana

Yellowstone’s Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon Rivers are fully open for fall, with rising trout, mayfly hatches, and early migratory fish…

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!

Macman’s Fishing Report 9.15.25

Sep-16-25 by Angela Montana

Whether you’re trolling deep or casting shallow, there’s action waiting…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.15.25

Sep-15-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye, rainbows, perch, and even kokanee are giving anglers plenty of options around Helena-area reservoirs, with the best action coming on cowbells, crawler rigs, and jigs in deeper water…

Bighorn River Fishing Report 9.11.25

Sep-14-25 by Angela Montana

The fish are still biting—dry flies are tricky, but nymphs, terrestrials, and streamers are putting anglers on the water…

Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9.11.25

Sep-12-25 by Angela Montana

Yellowstone’s Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon Rivers are fully open for fall, with rising trout, mayfly hatches, and early migratory fish…

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.11.25

Sep-11-25 by Angela Montana

Cooler weather, hungry trout, and falling leaves—Montana’s lakes and rivers are heating up for fall fishing, and it’s the perfect time to break out your favorite flies!

Kootenai River Fishing Report 9.7.25

Sep-10-25 by Angela Montana

The Kootenai is running clear and steady at 6,200 cfs, with terrific late-summer dry fly action..

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.

East Fork of Bitterroot River Fishing Report 9.8.25

Sep-09-25 by Angela Montana

With low, clear flows and pods of rising trout, the East Fork is serving up technical but rewarding fall fishing for those willing to wade quietly and fish smart…

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.