Search results for: “canyon ferry”

• 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 […]

• FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map

  Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to […]

• Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024

  Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to […]

• Montana Ice Fishing Tips from Montana Grant

  Last season, a big bow dragged a rod straight into the ice hole—but with this DIY rod holder, you can outsmart the fish and save your gear.

• Montana State Record Fish

  Fish Length (inches) Weight Date Site Angler Arctic Grayling 20 3.63 lbs. 6/28/03 Washtub Lake Glenn Owens * Big Mouth Buffalo […]

• Montana Water Data

  Montana Streamflow Data Fort Peck Reservoir Water Elevation and CFS Inflow and Discharge Data  Fort Peck Boat Ramp Information Flathead […]

• WRAPPED TOO TIGHT!!! by Montana Grant

  Fishing lines come in many colors, diameters, and styles. It’s all designed to catch fish but not birds, critters, or […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]

• BALANCED LEECHES DON’T SUCK! by Montana Grant

  Stillwater anglers enjoy using bait or fly that works great. It must be presented correctly, have action, and have the […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24

  Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

• THE POOP!!! by Montana Grant

  Most anglers would agree that they would use whatever they had to catch a fish. Some spend $30 or more […]

• Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24

  Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]

• BIG BITES!!! by Montana Grant

  The Fall Bite is on at Canyon Ferry. The Big Bows are on the move and cruising the shorelines. I […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24

  Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24

  Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.23.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole […]

• FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday 

  HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall.  Walleye and […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.9.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between Duck Creek to Pond 1 and out from the Silos […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Complication 8.22.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update (August 22, 2024) Parks Update 8/22/24: Sorry to […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.19.24

  Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really holding up with action happening throughout the reservoir.  Around Hellgate and south to Goose […]

• MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant

  Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.14.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 12, 2024) The perch bite has been […]

• MONTANA HAS ALOT OF FISHING HOLES!!! by Montana Grant

  If you had to fish in just one place in Montana, where would it be? This is a tough question. Many […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24

  Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.7.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 5, 2024) Rainbow fishing continues to be […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24

  Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24

  Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has […]

• BEST BAIT!!! by Montana Grant

  Anglers debate over the best way to catch fish. Fly guys are mostly about artificial flies that mimic bait. Spinning […]