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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
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FWP Reports Tips have helped in search for Voyager’s Rest FAS thief
Suspect identified and charged — no more tips sought.
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FWP’s Upper Missouri Paddlefish FINAL Update
As paddlefish season winds down on the upper Missouri, low flows and light crowds set the stage for one last quiet weekend on the water…
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FWP Reports that North Dakota couple plead guilty to hunting violations
A North Dakota couple has been fined and lost hunting privileges after illegally baiting and killing a trophy mule deer in southeast Montana.
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 6.9.25
Region 6 just got a fresh dose of rainbows—over 5,700 catchable trout were stocked last week across five eastern Montana ponds and reservoirs…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
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FWP seeks proposals from conservation organizations for license auction
Montana FWP is now accepting proposals from conservation groups to auction or lottery off coveted 2026 hunting licenses—including, for the first time, antelope and swan…
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FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June
Hunters, here’s your chance to shape Montana’s hunting regulations—join a Region 6 meeting in June and make your voice heard!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
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FWP Announces Several BMU Closures
There are a few Bear Management Closures that go into effect tomorrow morning…
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FWP Region 6 Rainbow Trout Stocking Report — 6.1.25
Montana FWP Region 6 stocked several local ponds with 7–9 inch rainbow trout this past week to boost fishing opportunities.
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FWP to host fun run at Brush Lake State Park to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park
Mark your calendars and get your running shoes on for a fun run for Brush Lake State Park’s 20th anniversary!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26
Rainbows, walleye, and perch are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with trolling, jigging, and shoreline setups producing steady action throughout the region.
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FWP seeking applicants for northeast Montana Citizens Advisory Council
Help shape the future of Montana’s outdoors—apply now to join FWP Region 6’s Citizen Advisory Council.
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 5.23.25
Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!
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FWP: Grizzly bear shot and killed near Choteau
Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.19.25
Rainbows are hot, walleye are spotty, and trolling’s the ticket across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—just watch the weather and match the hatch with spinners, crawlers, or buggers….
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FWP Lifejacket Donation Drive, May 19-23, 8 Locations
Give your old lifejacket a new adventure—donate it during #NationalSafeBoatingWeek!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.5.25
From shoreline strikes to deep-water trolls, rainbows and walleyes are keeping Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter anglers reeling in the action—no matter your bait, there’s a bite waiting…
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We want your input! FWP hosts statewide workshops to get input for new mule deer management plan
Montana FWP wants your voice in shaping the future of mule deer—join a local workshop to weigh in on the new statewide management plan and help steer the herd in the right direction.
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How To Snag and Release Paddlefish with FWP
Snagging a river dinosaur might sound crazy to some, but in Montana, it’s just another paddlefish season….
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Catching on: FWP, MSU ask anglers for help with trout research in southwestern Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun the second year of tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.28.25
Spring fishing is heating up across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter — from shoreline rainbows to deep-water walleye, there’s action for every angler!
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FWP continues partnering with Boy Scouts to turn Christmas trees into fish habitat
Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 is turning Christmas trees into fish habitats this year, helping perch spawn and keeping the Trout Pond clean—all while earning their stripes as eco-friendly heroes.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.21.25
Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…
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FWP to perform maintenance, habitat enhancement at several sites in southwestern Montana
Recreationists may see several construction and habitat -enhancement projects happening in southwestern Montana this month. Temporary closures may be in effect for some sites during construction.
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.14.25
You’re in luck if you’re after rainbows in the Helena area reservoirs…
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FWP reminder: Black Bear Management Unit 530 opens later for spring hunting than rest of state
BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]
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FWP releases final Montana Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies and research into a new plan.
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SHOWDOWN: City of Whitefish vs. FWP over proposed trail near Whitefish River
“Our hard-working biologists concluded this project would have long-term adverse impacts to the Whitefish River’s bed, banks, and fishery.”
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FWP taking comment on shooting range proposal near Logan
Montana Has Its Sights on a New Shooting Range—Public Input Wanted…
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FWP seeks comment on 2025–2026 Migratory Bird Regulations and 2026–2030 federal zones and splits for Montana
Based on public feedback, FWP is proposing a change to Central Flyway Zones to affect Sweet Grass and Stillwater counties, moving from Zone 1 to Zone 2, in southern Montana and corresponding dates associated with the split.
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FWP seeks public comment on use of tiger trout as biocontrol
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes to stock tiger trout into Upper Sureshot Lake, which is in the headwaters of North Meadow Creek near McAllister.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.17.25
The ice fishing season is wrapping up in the Helena area, with rapidly changing conditions giving way to open water and the promise of great spring fishing ahead!
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.10.25
Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those willing to take precautions, the fishing has been excellent across Helena area waters.
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FWP confirms pigeon paramyxovirus outbreaks in Missoula and Ravalli counties
The disease has impacted Eurasian collared doves almost exclusively so far, with deaths of between 2 and 20 individuals per location reported.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25
See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.24.25
Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those venturing out, the fish are biting—here’s where and how to reel them in safely!
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FWP releases final environmental impact statement for the 2025 Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves.
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Bill would protect ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs when trapping FWP lands
House Bill 436 aims to protect Montana’s ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs at FWP access points where trapping is conducted—helping recreationists make safer choices for their pets. Read more from Brett French here..
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.18.25
Ice conditions are all over the map, but so is the fishing—here’s where to drill your next hole and what’s biting across the Helena area reservoirs…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.
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FWP expands study of South Fork elk herds to Bob Marshall Wilderness
FWP biologists are strapping on skis and heading deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to track elusive South Fork elk.
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