fishing reports montana

Big pike, active smallmouth, and aggressive post-spawn lakers are firing as cooling waters push fish onto prime weed beds, rocky points, and deep breaks…

With winter creeping closer and the last hatches fading, it’s prime time to chase fat post-spawn browns and streamer-smashing rainbows on the Clark Fork…

Late fall fly fishing is in full swing across southwest Montana—big browns are on the move, Blue Winged Olives are hatching, and there’s still time to find some incredible trout before winter sets in..

Blustery fall weather is challenging anglers around Livingston, but calm days still bring steady rainbow action and late-season hatches on the Yellowstone River.

Mild weather, clear water, and light crowds are making for some of the best late-fall fishing of the year across the Bozeman area.

Big bites and active fish this week!

A group of Montana anglers just proved that Big Sky Country breeds world-class fishermen — even in saltwater. Team Grey […]

The following report is by Wolf Creek Angler, posted on October 30, 2025: The fall fishing season has nearly passed […]

While most anglers pack it in for the season, the Missouri River still whispers, “The Blue Wings are hatching — and the trout are listening.”

Cool temps, hungry trout, and blue-winged olives — it’s prime time on the Clark Fork…

Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!

The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…

A group of Montana anglers just proved that Big Sky Country breeds world-class fishermen — even in saltwater. Team Grey […]

The following report is by Wolf Creek Angler, posted on October 30, 2025: The fall fishing season has nearly passed […]

While most anglers pack it in for the season, the Missouri River still whispers, “The Blue Wings are hatching — and the trout are listening.”

Cool temps, hungry trout, and blue-winged olives — it’s prime time on the Clark Fork…

Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!

The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…

Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…

The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in […]

Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..

A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the wait for those golden catches..

Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…

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