fishing reports montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.21.25

Aug-21-25 by Angela Montana

Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison are producing—just match your flies to the weather and water…

Whitefish Whisperer on Flathead Lake

Aug-20-25 by Angela Montana

Whitefish Whisperer Ross Tate hooked into a hot bite at Skidoo Bay…

Missouri River Fishing Report 8.19.25

Aug-19-25 by Angela Montana

Hot days in Craig mean early trico spinner falls, midday terrestrials, and steady nymphing, with evenings bringing the best bite as temps drop…

Blackfoot River Fishing Report 8.17.25

Aug-18-25 by Angela Montana

Cooler temps and summer rains have kept the Blackfoot River fishing strong—just get out early, as afternoons are slowing down…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.18.25

Aug-18-25 by Angela Montana

Rainbows are being caught on walleye gear, lures or cowbells in the traditional walleye spots as well as the north end of Canyon Ferry….

Fort Peck Salmon Bite Was Hot Thursday, August 14th

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

Thursday’s salmon bite on Fort Peck was worth the wait—just ask Braxton and the crew hauling ’em in!

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.14.25

Aug-14-25 by Angela Montana

Late-summer fishing is firing—just match the hatch and mind the midday lull…

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.14.25

Aug-14-25 by Angela Montana

Salmon are picky right now, but stick with your marks and the right flasher-fly combo…be patient, and you will get your bite!

Kootenai River Fishing Report 8.12.25

Aug-13-25 by Angela Montana

Big dries, hungry trout, and steady flows—summer on the Kootenai doesn’t get much better…

Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 8.12.25

Aug-12-25 by Angela Montana

Paradise Valley Spring Creeks are fishing tough but paying off big—gear up right and you’ll be rewarded.

Fort Peck Salmon Bite Was Hot Thursday, August 14th

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

Thursday’s salmon bite on Fort Peck was worth the wait—just ask Braxton and the crew hauling ’em in!

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.14.25

Aug-14-25 by Angela Montana

Late-summer fishing is firing—just match the hatch and mind the midday lull…

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.14.25

Aug-14-25 by Angela Montana

Salmon are picky right now, but stick with your marks and the right flasher-fly combo…be patient, and you will get your bite!

Kootenai River Fishing Report 8.12.25

Aug-13-25 by Angela Montana

Big dries, hungry trout, and steady flows—summer on the Kootenai doesn’t get much better…

Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 8.12.25

Aug-12-25 by Angela Montana

Paradise Valley Spring Creeks are fishing tough but paying off big—gear up right and you’ll be rewarded.

Upper Madison River Fishing Report 8.11.25

Aug-11-25 by Angela Montana

Hopper season is firing on the Upper Madison, with big foam, terrestrials, and streamers all finding eager trout before the afternoon heat…

Boulder River Fishing Report, August 2025

Aug-11-25 by Angela Montana

With low flows and warm afternoons, the Boulder River’s summer bite favors early starts, dry-dropper rigs, and a good hike away from the crowds…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.11.25

Aug-11-25 by Angela Montana

From Canyon Ferry to Holter, anglers are reeling in walleye, rainbows, perch, and the occasional kokanee…

SW Montana Fishing Reports Overview 8.6.25

Aug-08-25 by Angela Montana

Late summer fly fishing in Montana means chasing opportunistic trout—beat the heat, read the water, and switch to terrestrials before fall takes over…

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.25

Aug-07-25 by Angela Montana

MRO report: Hebgen and Quake Lakes are fishing hot right now, with gulpers rising on calm mornings and subsurface tactics like leeches and chironomids producing well…