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10 Chinook Salmon Facts
In honor of those who have caught and are still catching Chinook at Fort Peck, we have some facts on […]
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FWP News: Fishing closures during spawning to begin for sections of Big Hole, Ruby, Beaverhead rivers
Fishing will close starting Oct. 1 for sections of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers to protect trout during […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.23
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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Salmon Report from Fort Peck
The salmon are slowly appearing in the bays on Fort Peck by the dam. Normally, at this time, there are […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.19.23
Hebgen: Hebgen should begin to slow down as the weather continues to cool off. We’re still seeing some callibaetis when the […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days Week 2 Results
2023 Fall Mack Days anglers enjoyed the second good fishing weekend of the event on Flathead Lake. Swirling winds on […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.25.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole […]
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National Hunting and Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 23
Ducks Unlimited is pleased to continue sponsoring the annual celebration National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), set for Saturday, Sept. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.21.23
Fresno is 28% full. Inflow 25 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Best fishing is on the […]
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When the fish are smarter than the fisherman
The next time you are pretty sure that you got a fish to bite…you might have almost been right…
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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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5 THINGS A FISHERMAN SAYS WHEN LOSING A FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen hate it when the BIG ONE gets away. Losing a fish can ruin your day. Kids cry, guides yell, […]
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PRE-RIGGIN!!! by Montana Grant
Time is precious when fishing. When we get time to fish, we need to get to the water, put on […]
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Capt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters on Flathead Lake
Capt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters with a 25 inch Kokanee Salmon from Flathead Lake this week. Fish have been […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 9.14.23
Fresno is 29% full. Inflow is 52 cfs and outflow is 100 cfs. Fishing for walleyes is fair. Best areas […]
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Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 9.4.23
Fishermen: The City Docks will not have Lake Trout for a month. Sausage setups will not work until then. Fish […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.10.23
The Western YNP rivers have finally cooled off! Montana Hebgen: Hebgen should begin to slow down as the weather continues to […]
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Kokanee Bite on Bitterroot Lake is on Fire
The salmon bite is on fire on Bitterroot Lake, and so are the lakers in pre-spawn mode on Flathead Lake, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.7.23
Fresno is 30% full, inflow is 206 cfs and outflow is 535 cfs outflow. Walleye fishing is fair. Water is […]
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Brett French reports: Remembering a friendly fishing guide
Nate Plagmann was one of those outdoorsy guys we all envy. He was a fly-fishing guide, spending his summers on […]
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FWP News: FWP accepting open water fishing contest applications
Deadline is November 1 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting open water fishing contests applications for the 2024 […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions lifted on Madison and Sun rivers
HELENA – Effective today, hoot owl restrictions are lifted on all sections of the Madison River and Sun River. These were […]
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Fort Peck Salmon Fishing
Salmon fishing at Fort Peck can be a high-energy catching frenzy, while other times, it can be a calm and […]
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It’s Time for You to be Catchin the Big Ones
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Another Fishing Fail Compilation
When you like to see that you’re not alone in doing silly things while fishing…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.29.23
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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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.27.23
When fishing’s tough, switch it up! Montana Hebgen: This is the prime time to fish Hebgen. Anglers on watercraft and wading […]
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A 1200-mile trip to catch the big ones
Richard and Sheri Russell made a 1200-mile round trip drive to Fort Peck from Southeast Idaho last week and came […]
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Sunday with the Slayer on Fort Peck
The Captain jumped in Bill Zahradka’s “The Salmon Slayer’s” Time Off Boat on Sunday along with Ken Ault from Missoula […]
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Underwater view of salmon fishing [VID]
Wondering what it looks like underwater when you have a salmon chasing you? Matt Hofer from Choteau shared this video […]
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Salmon firsts for two anglers
Greg and Cindy Foley from Kalispell listened to the Slayer Podcast on salmon fishing and decided to go fishing Fort […]
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How’s your luck with Catchin the Big Ones?
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.24.23
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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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.24.23
Fresno is 41% full, inflow is 501 cfs and outflow is 803 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
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Salmon Fishing has Slowed but Some Are Catching on Fort Peck
Carol caught the above-pictured 15-pound chinook salmon while fishing with her hubby, Doug Komrosky. The couple are from Havre. Nice […]
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TAKE ME FISHING!!!
When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
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THE SECRET STREAM!!!
We all have that secret hot spot that we look forward to fishing. It may be a stream, river, or […]
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Fwp News: Fishing closures and restrictions lifted on most Montana rivers
HELENA – Effective today, all fishing restrictions and closure on rivers in Montana are lifted, with the exception of hoot […]
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Killer whale approaches fishing boat
Some say it isn’t the size of the boat that matters, but that isn’t always true when you’re in a […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.20.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently. Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23
Canyon Ferry: Great walleye fishing can be found between Pond 1 and the river channel as well as between the […]
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WHY HIRE A FISHING GUIDE?
Fishing guides are easy to come by in Montana. Many see guiding as Big money. Others are great rowers but […]
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Fort Peck Flip Flop Catch
Bryce Forsman and Maguire Hedrick from Belgrade went salmon fishing at Fort Peck with their friend, Don Wilkins from Glasgow. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brain Olson 8.17.23
Fresno is 46% full. Inflow is 449 cfs & outflow is 760 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
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FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host a 2024 Fishing Regulations public meeting on Tuesday, […]
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TROUT FISHING IS CHANGING!!!
The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
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Salmon Catching on Fort Peck
Bill Zarahdka invited his buddy, Bruce Balarud from Williston, North Dakota, on his boat for a couple of days of […]
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FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
THREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
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3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on Peck
A Fort Peck angler’s 3 1/2-year-old grandson got his first salmon! Emerson Copenhagen picked out a Big Green flasher and […]