Search results for: “smallmouth bass”
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Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on […]
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September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works
September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works. You can […]
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Man befriends smallmouth bass and carries on friendship with summer visits
Rex Colubra, a 40 year-old Wisconsin man befriended a freshwater smallmouth bass, which he named Elvis, while diving back in […]
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Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash results from April 26
Bass season just kicked off—and let’s just say, the opening weekend didn’t disappoint at the Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash…
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Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on Peck
Joshua Johnson from Williston, ND caught a possible new state record smallmouth bass out of Fort Peck. Here is what […]
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KISS MY BASS!!!
Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]
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Not All Record Fish Make the Record Books
It’s one of the biggest bass ever caught in Oregon—but the record books won’t touch it.
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Get Hooked on Hell Creek at Hell Creek Marina
From boat shines to big bites, Hell Creek Marina is your year-round launchpad for all things Fort Peck!
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Fort Peck’s Rock Creek Marina Officially Opens Friday, May 2nd for the Season
Burgers, boats, and brand-new pizzas—Rock Creek Marina is back and ready to make you feel like family…
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Flathead Area Fishing Report 4.22.25
From grayling on Rodgers Lake to salmon near Camp Tuffit, spring fishing is heating up across northwest Montana…
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Changes in 2025 Montana Fishing Rules
New year, new rules—Montana’s 2025 fishing regulations bring over 50 changes, so check the guide before you cast!
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Social media influencer sentenced for multiple fishing-related charges
A self-proclaimed social media influencer and nonprofit head, was recently sentenced on multiple fishing-related charges.
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Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]
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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 […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.21.24
Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24
Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24
Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24
Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24
Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
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Listen to last weeks show September 28th
Fishing around the state, New Smallmouth Bass Record catch, and more. You can hear it all here. Montana Outdoor Radio […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.19.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 88 cfs & outflow 63 cfs. The ramp at the dam is still usable. For […]
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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 […]
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TAILGATE TYING!!! by Montana Grant
When we take our fly-fishing Treks, I always bring along my fly-tying gear. I learned this need from Lefty Kreh, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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OVER THE SHOULDER… by Montana Grant
Anglers have become creative when taking pictures of their catch. Cell phone selfies require one arm and hand to be […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Discovers NW MT Chain of Lakes with Brian Stephens
Get ready for an adventure like no other! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with […]
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FISH NOW!!! by Montana Grant
We will never catch enough fish! No matter how often you go fishing, it will never be enough. The problem […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Talks with Scott Collinsworth about Walleye, Smallies, Pike, Lakers and King Salmon…Oh My!
Learn Where to Find Them and How to Catch Them from Fishing Guide Scott Collinsworth of Fort Peck Marina!! This […]
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Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale gets the fishing secrets from Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, hosts Downrigger Dale and the Captain of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show chat […]
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Chris from Big Sky Fishing Charters Tells Us Where the Fish are and How to Catch Them!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Meets with Big Sky Fishing Charters to Find the Big Fish
Join us for an exclusive insider’s look on the Montana Outdoor Podcast this week! Hosted by Downrigger Dale, this episode […]
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Ding-The-Ling derby helps remove illegally-introduced burbot
GREEN RIVER – Looking for a winter recreation opportunity? Get together with your family or friends, make up a creative team […]
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As the Season Cools Down on Flathead Lake, Guide Chris Mischke Stays Hot!
Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters is still doing great on Flathead Lake. Here is a picture of Chris […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.18.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.18.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water north of White Earth on the west shore and north […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.11.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water north of White Earth on the west shore, around Confederate […]
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IDFG says Anglers should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers
A press release by Idaho Fish and Game states that walleye are spreading into Idaho, and that people should keep […]
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An Alarming Discovery on the Banks of the Salmon River??
by Joe DuPont First Smallmouth Bass, then Walleye, and now SALMON SHARKS! When are our salmon and steelhead going to catch […]
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WILD LIFE!!!
Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
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Brett French reports: FWP moves to stock white crappie in Tongue River Reservoir
Tongue River Reservoir was once celebrated as the top crappie fishery in the state. The record black and white crappie […]
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Idaho Fish and Game shares ‘Big Fish’ stories of 2022
By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist Wednesday, December 28, 2022 – 8:39 AM MST Here are the top state record-setting fish […]
