10 Teams Break 100 Pounds, One Team Wins by the Slimmest of Margins at the 2026 MT Walleye Gov Cup on Fort Peck!

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 […]

It’s the Montana Walleye Governor’s Cup, and the reports are in. Anglers reported from the tournament, and across the state. […]

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.

Kokanee Quinn seeks to elevate weekend meals beyond basic fish sticks with Jaime Teigen’s Walleye Taco Bowls featuring Jalapeño Slaw. Inspired by Montana’s Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament, this dish transforms the essence of street tacos into a manageable, flavorful bowl, perfect for celebrating any weekend victory, whether caught or bought.

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The Blackfoot River near Milltown will be closed to floating from Weigh Station FAS to the I-90 bridge starting July 15 due to BNSF railway bridge construction.