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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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Salmon Fish Head Recipes
Why throw away the head of your salmon when you can turn it into food? Here’s a recipe to try: […]
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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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ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
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CATCH LIMITS!!!
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
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FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two draft environmental assessments
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a goldfish removal project and a parking access project. […]
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BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
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EAT IT RAW!?
Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. […]
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CUTS COMING BACK!!!
Yellowstone Lakes cutthroat trout population is coming back. This unique native trout has survived the relentless attack from invasive Lake […]
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SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
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THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!
Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and […]
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FISH LOAF!!!
Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat […]
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RISING WATERS!!!
This year’s record-breaking snowpack means a strong melting event or run off. Like it or not, the mountain snows will […]
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FISH COOKERY!!!
Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]
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HEAVY WATERS!!!
The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the […]
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TAT TAILS!!!
Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You […]
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CERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!
If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. […]
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HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps […]
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THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]
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A FISH of a LIFETIME!!!
The fish of a lifetime is in your net, boatside, or on the stringer. So, what do you do next? […]
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FISH TALK!!!
Fish don’t talk but fishermen certainly talk a lot about fish. Fishery agencies also use fishy vocabulary that is […]
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WESTSLOPERS!!!
Officially designated as Montana’s state fish, the Westslope Cutthroat Trout’s historical range included all of Montana west of the Continental […]
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BEST FISHING MOVIES!!!
Winter means cold and miserable weather. If you are staying indoors and tying flies, cleaning gear, building tackle, and waiting […]
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SAY CHEESE!!!
Great pictures require a little thought, planning, and skill. We all know what a good picture is supposed to look […]
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GOLD RUSH!!!
Golden trout have become the new trout attraction. They are also known as “Shills”, “Palomino’s”, Bananas, Albino’s, and “Judas […]
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FAVORITE FISH DINNER!!!
Fish is a healthy and tasty meal. There are so many ways to cook and prepare them from raw sushi, […]
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Nelson and Fresno Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.8.23
Fresno is currently about 40% full, pretty normal for this time of year. Walleye fishing is best during the low […]
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FANCY FISH!!!
Fish are wonderful to eat. They are especially good when cooked fresh. Here is a recipe that allows you […]
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FISH CONSUMPTION WARNINGS!!!
Be careful what you eat! Freshwater Fish have become a new high-risk food for human consumption. Liver damage, high cholesterol, […]
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Exotic Places You Must Fish!
The world is full of bodies of water. As you may know, the planet is called “The Blue Planet” for […]
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FWP News: WINTER’S HEAVY ICE AND SNOW COVER CAN RESULT IN FISH KILLS IN SHALLOW WATERBODIES
KALISPELL — When it comes to thick, snow-covered ice in wintertime, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. […]
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SHARP FILETS!!!
Fileting a fish is easy with a sharp knife. The cuts and presentation look so much better. The flexible […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.18.23
Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]
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Perch Tendies in the Air Fryer
Have you been catching perch, and you’re not really sure how you want to cook what you’ve caught? Have no […]
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TROUT PUPPIES!!!
Southern seafood and fish lovers pig out on their corn meal filled Hush Puppies. So does this Southwestern Montanan. This […]
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GO TO FISH DINNER!!!
What is your Go to Fish dinner? For many folks, fish is a Friday tradition. Having the fish once a […]
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SLIDERS!!!
Hamburgers are always tasty. Have you ever made burgers from FISH? Sliders are simply small hamburgers. They are easy to […]
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PIG PORTIONS!!!
Big Pig Fish Filets are a nice problem to have. It means that the fishing was darn good. The other […]
