fishing reports montana

Gallatin River Fishing Report 4.28.25

Apr-29-25 by Angela Montana

The Gallatin River is fishing great right now, with nymphs and worms leading the charge as runoff begins and fish are biting from the park to the valley…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.28.25

Apr-28-25 by Angela Montana

Spring fishing is heating up across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter — from shoreline rainbows to deep-water walleye, there’s action for every angler!

Madison River Fishing Report 4.24.25

Apr-25-25 by Angela Montana

Spring’s showing off on the Madison—hungry fish, perfect temps, and some serious action if you know where (and how) to look…

Slayer Slays First Salmon of 2025 Season on Peck Thursday

Apr-24-25 by Angela Montana

A day of trolling for lake trout on Fort Peck turned into an unexpected and unforgettable catch for “The Salmon Slayer.”

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.24.25

Apr-24-25 by Angela Montana

Spring is heating up on Fort Peck with walleye, smallmouth, northerns—and even a few surprise lakers—making for a solid week of multi-species action in shallow water.

Flathead Area Fishing Report 4.22.25

Apr-22-25 by Angela Montana

From grayling on Rodgers Lake to salmon near Camp Tuffit, spring fishing is heating up across northwest Montana…

Rock Creek Fishing Report 4.20.25

Apr-22-25 by Angela Montana

Spring fishing is back on Rock Creek, with Skwalas, mayflies, and nymphs all in play—just be ready to adapt, because Montana’s weather is as wild as the trout…

Jan’s Fishing Report for the Week of April 15, 2025

Apr-18-25 by Angela Montana

Spring 2025 has the Yellowstone flowing with color, the spring creeks buzzing with baetis, and hungry trout snapping out of their winter slumber—just in time for some seriously good fishing…..

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.17.25

Apr-17-25 by Angela Montana

Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!

Kootenai River Fishing Report 4.15.25

Apr-15-25 by Angela Montana

Spring’s heating up, but the Kootenai’s still chill—midday hatches, tight drifts, and streamer thumps are the name of the game…

Rock Creek Fishing Report 4.20.25

Apr-22-25 by Angela Montana

Spring fishing is back on Rock Creek, with Skwalas, mayflies, and nymphs all in play—just be ready to adapt, because Montana’s weather is as wild as the trout…

Jan’s Fishing Report for the Week of April 15, 2025

Apr-18-25 by Angela Montana

Spring 2025 has the Yellowstone flowing with color, the spring creeks buzzing with baetis, and hungry trout snapping out of their winter slumber—just in time for some seriously good fishing…..

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.17.25

Apr-17-25 by Angela Montana

Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!

Kootenai River Fishing Report 4.15.25

Apr-15-25 by Angela Montana

Spring’s heating up, but the Kootenai’s still chill—midday hatches, tight drifts, and streamer thumps are the name of the game…

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25

Apr-10-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25

Apr-07-25 by Angela Montana

Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!

Tongue River Reservoir Update 4.3.25

Apr-03-25 by Angela Montana

Dock updates are in, but patience is key—some spots are ready to roll, while others need a little TLC before they’re shipshape!

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.3.25

Apr-03-25 by Angela Montana

Peck is ice-free, the docks are in, and the fish are waking up—grab your jigs, because it’s time to reel in some action…

Montana Spring Fishing Report 4/1/25

Apr-03-25 by Angela Montana

Spring fishing in the Flathead Valley is heating up—rivers are rising, trout are biting, and the only thing more unpredictable than the weather is what you’ll hook next!