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Kalispell Fishing Report 5.21.25
Rare late May fly fishing conditions are prime on Kalispell-area rivers—but with warm weather coming soon, now’s the time to go!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.22.25
From shallow smallmouth to deep lake trout, this week’s bite brought wind, cold temps, and just enough action to keep rods bending across the board…
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Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 5.20.25
Sleep in, sip your coffee, and hit the Missouri around 2pm….
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 5.19.25
Runoff’s in full swing on the Yellowstone, but if you time it right, there’s solid action to be had…
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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….
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East Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.16.25
The East Gallatin is moody with runoff, but afternoon nymphing and sneaky spring creek tactics can still put you on fish—if you know where to look…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report 5.18.25
Blackfoot River Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop: Our Blackfoot River fishing report comes to you straight from the […]
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Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update III, May 14, 2025
Paddlefish are on the move as Missouri River flows rise—find out where to expect more action and snagging activity heading into Memorial Weekend…
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.13.25
It might not be pretty out there on the Gallatin, but the fish are still biting if you know what to toss…
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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….
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.8.25
Spring has sprung on the Madison River, and the trout are biting—time to dust off your waders and hit the water!
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Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.8.25
From feisty pike that’ll hit anything to bass moving in like spring breakers, the bite is hot—if you’re willing to move, jig, and maybe dodge a few overachieving lake trout…
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Glacier National Park Area Fishing Report 5.5.25
When spring runoff turns rivers into washing machines, it’s time to fish smart, wade safe, and trust that the trout haven’t gone far—they’re just hunkered down waiting for your flashy fly to find them…
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Boulder River Fishing Report 5.5.25
The Boulder River’s still chilly and climbing, but a cold snap could clear things up…
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Big Hole River Fishing Report 5.2.25
The Big Hole is fishing well, with nymphs and streamers doing the heavy lifting while spring flows and sunshine keep things interesting…
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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…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.2.25
The Kootenai’s heating up (well, slowly)—from midge hatches to streamer pulls and dry fly eats, here’s your weekly fix of flows, flies, and fishy intel, with a side of Sox talk.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.1.25
From deep water surprises to shoreline hotspots, this week brought a little bit of everything at Fort Peck.
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Missouri River Fishing Report 4.29.25
The bugs are waking up and the trout are eating—Craig’s tailwater is heating up before runoff….
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 4.28.25
The Gallatin River is fishing great right now, with nymphs and worms leading the charge as runoff begins and fish are biting from the park to the valley…
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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!
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Madison River Fishing Report 4.24.25
Spring’s showing off on the Madison—hungry fish, perfect temps, and some serious action if you know where (and how) to look…
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Slayer Slays First Salmon of 2025 Season on Peck Thursday
A day of trolling for lake trout on Fort Peck turned into an unexpected and unforgettable catch for “The Salmon Slayer.”
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.24.25
Spring is heating up on Fort Peck with walleye, smallmouth, northerns—and even a few surprise lakers—making for a solid week of multi-species action in shallow water.
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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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Rock Creek Fishing Report 4.20.25
Spring fishing is back on Rock Creek, with Skwalas, mayflies, and nymphs all in play—just be ready to adapt, because Montana’s weather is as wild as the trout…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.21.25
Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…
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Jan’s Fishing Report for the Week of April 15, 2025
Spring 2025 has the Yellowstone flowing with color, the spring creeks buzzing with baetis, and hungry trout snapping out of their winter slumber—just in time for some seriously good fishing…..
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.17.25
Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 4.15.25
Spring’s heating up, but the Kootenai’s still chill—midday hatches, tight drifts, and streamer thumps are the name of the game…
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.14.25
You’re in luck if you’re after rainbows in the Helena area reservoirs…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25
Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…
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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!
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Tongue River Reservoir Update 4.3.25
Dock updates are in, but patience is key—some spots are ready to roll, while others need a little TLC before they’re shipshape!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.3.25
Peck is ice-free, the docks are in, and the fish are waking up—grab your jigs, because it’s time to reel in some action…
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Montana Spring Fishing Report 4/1/25
Spring fishing in the Flathead Valley is heating up—rivers are rising, trout are biting, and the only thing more unpredictable than the weather is what you’ll hook next!
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Bighorn River Fishing Report 3.31.25
The Bighorn is fishing well—nymphing is king, streamers are picking up, and if you’ve got a worm pattern, any color will do (because the fish aren’t picky, but we are).
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Snappy’s Sport Senter Flathead Area Fishing Report 3.27.25
From a steady Laker bite on Flathead to open water sightings across the region—spring fishing is heating up, but watch out for new regulations!
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Chasing Grayling and Cleaning Up at Rogers
The grayling bite was hot at Rogers Lake—but Tyler Hicks found more than just fish on the ice.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.27.25
Ice is holding on for now, but open water is spreading fast…
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Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.20.25
Fresno and Nelson are holding steady under an ice cap, but the shorelines are open…
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Snappy’s Sport Senter Flathead Area Fishing Report 3.20.25
Big Lakers, changing rivers, and ice on the edge—Flathead’s fishing scene is heating up while the ice holds on (for now)!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.20.25
Ice is on, ice is off—Montana’s fickle spring fishing is keeping us on our toes, but open water is getting closer!
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Gallatin River Fishing Report by Fins and Feathers 3.18.25
Bundle up and break out the nymphs—Gallatin River trout don’t mind the cold, and neither should you!
