Montana Fishing Reports – July 11th

Revamp your pizza night with the Southwest Bison Pizza, using lean and flavorful Great Range Bison. Easily prepare it by sizzling the meat with spices, adding smoky cheese, and layering with black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes on garlic-butter crust. Top with cilantro-lime sour cream for a gourmet touch.

Most Montana elk hunters waste the first two days of a hunt. This system from Backbone Unlimited shows you how to stop doing that.

57 Hours offers a unique all-women’s outdoor retreat in Whitefish, Montana, combining wilderness survival and self-care over three days for $1,380. Participants enjoy hiking, meditation, and relaxation, with guides providing essential gear and support. The experience emphasizes both adventure and comfort, catering to beginners willing to embrace the outdoors.

Click here for final results of the 2026 MT Walleye Gov Cup!

A veteran guide breaks down the 5 most common nymphing mistakes costing Montana anglers fish — with fixes you can use on the water this season.

If you want to get all the Tournament action, get it here from last week’s show. Montana Outdoor Radio Show […]

In this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale interviews Wendy Weaver from Freshwater Partners about a pilot project addressing conflicts on the Yellowstone River. The discussion highlights the decline in river etiquette and stresses the importance of education and respect among river-goers. Community initiatives aim to improve shared experiences on waterways.

Walleye fishing is successful using bottom bouncers with crawlers or minnows at 18-25 feet, with a speed of 1-1.2. Lakers are found at 105-125 feet, using 3/4 jigs and paddletails. Salmon are scattered; using Salmon Candy flashers and blue-green flies at 40-90 feet has yielded some catches, at 2.1-2.2 speed.