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Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Final Results; a Tie For First Place

60 teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Friday and Saturday, with two teams tying for first place!

Low weights on Day 1 of Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival

Low weights dominated day 1 of Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival. A tough bite and small fish for the 60 teams competing in the tournament.

CANYON FERRY FRIDAY!!!

Thighs of steel, icy battles, and one ‘King of the Ice Holes’—Montana Grant’s latest adventure on the frozen lake was nothing short of awesome!

Canyon Ferry’s Ducks on Ice Tourney Highlights

Canyon Ferry was packed with anglers, tents, and big catches at the Ducks on Ice Tournament!

Canyon Ferry Adventuring

If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: FWP’s Nathan Jaksha and Downrigger Dale Talk Canyon Ferry Fish

FWP Fisheries Biologist Nathan Jaksha Tells Us All About Canyon Ferry Reservoir and the Fish That Live There! This week […]

Fischer, Hinderager win first place at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!

Congratulations to Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer! Seventy-four teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament this weekend. In first […]

2024 Canyon Ferry Walleye Classic Results – Day One

This year’s Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament has 74 teams battling it out! Ty Hinderager from Ft Shaw and Matt Fischer […]

It’s Almost Time for the 21st Annual Canyon Ferry Carp Safari

The Montana Bowhunters Association will host the 21st Annual Canyon Ferry Carp Safari on June 8th, 2024 on Canyon Ferry […]

Brett French reports: Trout vs. walleye on Missouri River above Canyon Ferry

Walleye numbers have climbed on the Missouri River in the 23-mile stretch from Canyon Ferry to Toston Dam. Earlier this […]

Interesting Trip to Canyon Ferry

Bert Bartle and his father, Herb, headed to Canyon Ferry recently and had a pretty interesting trip. Here’s how it […]

Alert: Canyon Ferry Ice Update

We received an ice report from Scott the Painter, who does reports on Helena area waterways for us, about ice […]

Canyon Ferry pigs!

Montana Grant spent some time on the ice at Canyon Ferry and shared this: Canyon Ferry has safe 5 inches […]

What’s Going on With the Fish in Canyon Ferry Reservoir?!

Downrigger Talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Adam Strainer on the Montana Outdoor Podcast to Find Out! Downrigger and the Captain […]

FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams

There were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]

Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Day 1 Leaders

There are 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]

BIG ICE ON CANYON FERRY!!!

Montana waters have no shortage of ice this Winter. Most lakes accept bands of the biggest Icemen safely, currently. This […]

Canyon Ferry Ice Fishing Report by Scott Arnold the Painter 1.8.23

Shawn Davis and I were at Canyon Ferry for a couple days of ice fishing. It was a pretty tough […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25

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

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25

From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..

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.

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….

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.12.25

Walleye are heating up on Hauser, rainbows are cruising Holter, and Canyon Ferry anglers are switching tactics as spring fishing kicks into high gear across the reservoirs….

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…

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!

LAST ICE HEIST!!!

As Canyon Ferry’s ice fades fast, one last thrilling ice fishing adventure delivers big trout and bigger lessons—before the season slips away! More from Montana Grant here!

Helena Area Fishing Report with Bart at Capital Sports

Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, Regulating Reservoir

With Montana hunting and fishing licenses expiring, Montana Grant hit Canyon Ferry for a last-chance ice fishing adventure—huge rainbows, fast action, and the kind of ‘physical therapy’ only fishermen understand! Read more here!

Fishing Was So Good…

The fishing was so good, even the Earth couldn’t stay still—an ice-shaking adventure on Canyon Ferry ends with big trout and a surprise earthquake!

Day One: Broadwater Lions Club Perch and Walleye Ice Fishing Tournament

The Broadwater Lions Club Perch and Walleye Tournament kicked off at Canyon Ferry—stay tuned for team results!

Breaking In A New Boat

Testing out a buddy’s boat means fish, fun, and maybe forgetting how to back up a trailer. Read more from Montana Grant here…

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….

Montana Fishing Report: What’s Biting This Weekend

The bite is heating up across Montana this week. Walleye are hitting hard on Fort Peck, especially around the rock […]

A Father’s Day Catch That’ll Be Tough To Top

When a 6’1”, 225-pound man says a fish made him look small—you know that is one heck of a catch!

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25

Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25

Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….

Best Fish to Eat in Montana

In Big Fish Fry Country, the tastiest Montana fish isn’t just what you catch—it’s how you clean, cook, and sweeten it that makes it a true catch of the day. More from Montana Grant here!

Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where

It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….

Montana Lake Fishing Reports

Montana is home to numerous lakes, each offering unique fishing opportunities. Here are some of the major fishing lakes in […]

Tired of the Fly Fishing Crowds?

Tired of elbow-to-elbow casting? Discover Montana’s overlooked fly-fishing gems where the trout are big and the crowds are small….

Damn Good Fishing

How about those dams? Read more from Montana Grant here..

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.21.25

Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…

FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.14.25

You’re in luck if you’re after rainbows in the Helena area reservoirs…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25

Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!

T-Bones in Fish? Understanding Fish Skeletal Structures and Their Impact on Cooking

Don’t let sneaky pin bones ruin your catch—master the art of bone-free fish fillets and keep every bite perfect!

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!

ICE DOESN’T CARE!!!

As Montana’s late-season ice thins and conditions become unpredictable, anglers are urged to stay cautious—no fish is worth the risk.

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.

FISH BELLIES!!!

From shiny rocks to cigarette butts—fish stomachs hold some wild surprises! What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found in a fish gut?

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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