March is teasing spring across Montana, but ice conditions are turning more variable—especially near shorelines and pressure cracks. Meanwhile, open water remains consistent, with the Madison and Missouri producing steady trout action on midges, sowbugs, and small nymph rigs. Here’s what to watch and how to adjust your approach right now.

Closing out February with classic late-winter conditions: some lakes are finally offering decent ice, but thickness varies—especially on larger reservoirs. Here’s the latest on Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry, and why smaller lakes remain the safer bet.

Late February brings mixed ice across Montana—smaller lakes are generally safer than big reservoirs, and Fort Peck and Canyon Ferry still have uneven sections. Where ice is safe, anglers are finding perch and occasional walleye. Open water remains consistent, with the Madison and Missouri producing trout on midges, sowbugs, and small patterns.

Mid-February in Montana is usually prime time for ice fishing, but this winter is still being stubborn. Many waters are […]

Early February in Montana is still playing games with anglers. Ice fishing opportunities remain limited in many areas, with inconsistent […]

Late January is still a mixed bag across Montana. Cold weather is here, but consistent ice is not. Many lakes […]

The new year is starting off a little weird on the water. Cold temps are here, but ice fishing opportunities […]

Late December fishing is all about timing and layers. Open rivers like the Madison, Missouri, and stretches of the Yellowstone […]

Late December fishing is all about timing and layers. Open rivers like the Madison, Missouri, and stretches of the Yellowstone […]

Winter fishing has officially arrived across Montana. The Yellowstone, Madison, and Missouri are still producing trout for those willing to […]

Winter fishing has officially arrived across Montana. The Yellowstone, Madison, and Missouri are still producing trout for those willing to […]

The long weekend after Thanksgiving might be the quietest fishing of the year — most folks are still full of […]

Thanksgiving week means cold mornings, frozen fingers, and open rivers. With most hunters still chasing deer and elk, you’ll have […]

It’s cold, quiet, and pretty great if you’re still fishing. With hunters filling the mountains, there’s almost no pressure on […]

Winter is creeping in, but there’s still solid fishing to be had if you can handle the cold. Most of […]

It’s officially jacket weather on the water. Most hunters are in the field chasing elk and deer, leaving the rivers […]

Last week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, our crew checked in from around the state with reports of solid […]

Opening weekend of big game season means a lot of trucks are in the woods and not at the boat […]

Fall fishing is rolling strong in Montana. On the Yellowstone and Madison, streamer fishing remains hot for browns staging for […]

October is prime time on Montana’s rivers. Water temps are perfect, flows are stable, and browns are fired up. Streamers […]

October fishing is here, and things are looking good. Cooler nights and shorter days have trout rivers in prime shape. […]

Late September is prime time across Montana. On rivers like the Yellowstone, Madison, and Missouri, streamer fishing is hot as […]

Fall fishing is starting to heat up. Cooler mornings have rivers in better shape, and trout are more active through […]

Cooler nights are finally pushing water temps down, and trout are starting to perk back up. On the Bitterroot and […]

September has arrived, and cooler nights are changing things up. On the Madison, Yellowstone, and Bitterroot, trout are more active […]

It’s the last weekend of August and fishing looks classic late summer. On rivers like the Madison, Big Hole, and […]

Late August is making anglers work a little harder. River temps are warm by midday, so the trout bite is […]

Montana waters are in late-summer mode. On the big rivers like the Yellowstone, Bitterroot, and Missouri, trout are feeding early […]

August in Montana means warm water, early mornings, and picky fish. On the big rivers, trout are feeling the heat, […]

Montana’s summer fishing is holding steady with plenty of action across the state. Trout anglers are still finding success on […]

Montana’s bite is shifting fast as summer rolls on. Trout anglers are finding solid action early and late in the […]

his week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show fishing reports cover everything from hot summer bites in the northwest to top trolling […]

The water’s warming up and so is the fishing across Big Sky Country. This week’s audio reports cover lake levels, […]

Missed this weekend’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show? No worries—we’ve got both hours ready for you to stream. Catch up on […]

Want to know what’s biting this week across Montana? We’ve got fresh fishing reports straight from guides, outfitters, and anglers […]

Wondering where the fish are biting this week in Big Sky Country? We’ve got you covered. From Fort Peck to […]

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

The bite is heating up across Big Sky Country! This week’s fishing report includes lake action near Helena, high-mountain cutthroat […]

From rising rivers to rising tempers at the boat ramp, this week’s Montana fishing report covers where the fish are […]

The fish are biting, and we’ve got the scoop. Tune in for the latest reports from guides, bait shops, and […]

Hear from local guides and outdoor insiders across the state with this week’s Montana fishing report. From Fort Peck to […]

Our team of Montana correspondents has been out on the water this week, from Fort Peck to Flathead, and the […]

This week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we have the latest fishing reports from across the state. Whether you’re […]

Spring fishing in Montana means one thing: you never know what you’re gonna get. This week on the Montana Outdoor […]

From the Missouri to the Madison, our trusted fishing correspondents across the state just checked in with hot tips, water […]

Typical spring in Montana. One minute you have sunshine and flowers. The next you have to bust out the snow […]

More and more water is opening up. Soon the motor boats will be forming their own armada. Spring fishing is […]

Winter is clinging on through the first week of spring. Hear all of our latest fishing reports from our correspondents […]