fishing reports montana

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25

Oct-24-25 by Angela Montana

Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…

Gallatin River Fishing Report 10.22.25

Oct-22-25 by Angela Montana

Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..

North Fork Flathead River 10.20.25

Oct-22-25 by Angela Montana

Recent rains have raised river levels and sparked bug activity on the North Fork…

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.21.25

Oct-21-25 by Angela Montana

Fall fishing is firing up in Montana’s trout capital—cooler weather, aggressive browns, and hot streamer action are making Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison prime waters right now!

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.20.25

Oct-21-25 by Angela Montana

Calm morning waters, golden fall colors, and hungry rainbows await on the Yellowstone…

Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 10.16.25

Oct-20-25 by Angela Montana

From perch at Big Arm to lake trout in Swan, here’s the real scoop on where Montana’s fish are biting—and where they’re just teasing.

Bozeman Fishing Reports 10.13.25

Oct-15-25 by Angela Montana

Cool mornings, clear rivers, and hungry trout—fall fishing around Bozeman is hitting its stride with steady flows, active fish, and plenty of chances to hook up all day long.

Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.13.25

Oct-14-25 by Angela Montana

The Bighorn River is in prime fall form—steady flows, clear water, and plenty of fish eager to eat…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.14.25

Oct-14-25 by Angela Montana

Rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—shore or boat, try nightcrawlers, powerbait, or spoons for some fast fall fishing action!..

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.13.25

Oct-13-25 by Angela Montana

Chilly mornings, moody browns, and steady takes—fall fishing doesn’t get much better than Hebgen and Quake.

Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 10.16.25

Oct-20-25 by Angela Montana

From perch at Big Arm to lake trout in Swan, here’s the real scoop on where Montana’s fish are biting—and where they’re just teasing.

Bozeman Fishing Reports 10.13.25

Oct-15-25 by Angela Montana

Cool mornings, clear rivers, and hungry trout—fall fishing around Bozeman is hitting its stride with steady flows, active fish, and plenty of chances to hook up all day long.

Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.13.25

Oct-14-25 by Angela Montana

The Bighorn River is in prime fall form—steady flows, clear water, and plenty of fish eager to eat…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.14.25

Oct-14-25 by Angela Montana

Rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—shore or boat, try nightcrawlers, powerbait, or spoons for some fast fall fishing action!..

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.13.25

Oct-13-25 by Angela Montana

Chilly mornings, moody browns, and steady takes—fall fishing doesn’t get much better than Hebgen and Quake.

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.12.25

Oct-13-25 by Angela Montana

Autumn has arrived on the Yellowstone: cold mornings, clear water, and a few hungry browns…

Kootenai River Fishing Report 10.11.25

Oct-12-25 by Angela Montana

Fall is in full swing on the Kootenai River — clear water, active hatches, and prime conditions for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers make this the perfect time to get out and fish with Linehan Outfitting.

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.9.25

Oct-09-25 by Angela Montana

Fall fishing is heating up—pike, smallmouth, and lakers are all on the move as the water cools down.

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.5.25

Oct-08-25 by Angela Montana

Fall is here, the bite is heating up on the Missouri, and with cooler temps, hatches, and hopper action, the river is firing daily for both dry fly and streamer anglers…

Livingston, MT Fishing Report October 5-15, 2025

Oct-06-25 by Angela Montana

Fall has finally hit Livingston—water temps are crashing, BWOs are popping, and the trout bite just flipped from summer slump to full-on autumn action…