fishing reports montana

Boulder River Fishing Report 7.3.25

Jul-06-25 by Angela Montana

Discover why the Boulder River’s chilly, crystal-clear flows are delivering some of the best dry-fly action in July—perfect for wading or floating anglers…

Yellowstone River and Livingston Area Fly Fishing Report 6.30.25

Jul-03-25 by Angela Montana

High temps and early runoff are pushing Montana’s rivers ahead of schedule—enjoy the bite now, but fish with care….

SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 6.30.25

Jul-01-25 by Angela Montana

Every river, creek, and lake in southwest Montana seems to be firing — it’s one of those rare, glorious windows where everything is fishing awesome, and it won’t last long…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25

Jun-30-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…

Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25

Jun-30-25 by Angela Montana

Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it’s dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25

Jun-28-25 by Angela Montana

The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25

Jun-26-25 by Angela Montana

From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25

Jun-30-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…

Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25

Jun-30-25 by Angela Montana

Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it’s dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25

Jun-28-25 by Angela Montana

The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25

Jun-26-25 by Angela Montana

From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25

Jun-24-25 by Angela Montana

Flows are low, temps are rising, and the bite is still on—Montana trout don’t take weekends off…

Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25

Jun-24-25 by Angela Montana

Want to hook a Bighorn bruiser? Tie on a streamer and let the dance begin…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25

Jun-23-25 by Angela Montana

Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….

Kootenai River Fishing Report 6.20.25

Jun-22-25 by Angela Montana

With flows dropping, bugs popping, and trout getting grabby, this week’s Kootenai River update from Linehan Outfitting has everything you need—except the tug on your line…

Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25

Jun-19-25 by Angela Montana

The Jefferson is now low and warming after runoff—perfect timing to get away from the crowds…