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Some nice rainbows
Cameron Hockett recently hit the ice with his buddies, Cody Walter and Justin Wallace, along with his his kids, Aubrey, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23
Travel on both reservoirs is very tough on account of the heavy snow cover. Tracked vehicles are advised. Ice conditions […]
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Fort Peck Pike Paradise
Fred Stingley from Glasgow and Brian Olson from Fort Peck enjoyed catching a couple of pike through the ice on […]
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Big Peck Walleye Caught and Released [VIDEO]
Brian Olson, of Fort Peck, hooked a big female walleye through the ice at Fort Peck on Wednesday. It was […]
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10 best ice fishing lakes in the U.S.
If you’re an avid ice angler here in Montana, you might be surprised to learn that Montana does not have […]
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Statewide Montana Fishing Report Compilation 3.23.23
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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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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2023 Spring Mack Days 1st Week Results
Dozens of fishing lines were dropped to the bottom of Flathead Lake by anglers that were not afraid of the […]
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Big Beautiful Walleye
Beckie Wilkins, from Glasgow, caught a really nice walleye through the ice on Fort Peck. Don, her husband, said it […]
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SOMETHING NEW!!!
Plan on doing something new this hunting and fishing season. Life is to too short to pick just one item […]
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BIG!!!
Big Sky Country is about the Biggest! Size matters when you live next to the BIG Rocky Mountains. Many tourists […]
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SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 3.7.23
Montana Angler posted this fishing report for Southwest Montana from March 7, 2023: Trout are still mostly in a winter […]
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Catchin the Big Ones Crew!
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from […]
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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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Tank Trout in Montana
There’s One Outdoors shared a mini-compilation video showing a small variety of lakers you can catch in our wonderful state. […]
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Peck is Pike Place
Beckie Wilkins caught eight monster pike while fishing with her husband, Don, at Fort Peck on Sunday. The biggest was […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.13.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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BOBBER SEASON!!!
Once the weather begins to improve, the trees and bushes along out streams, rivers, and ponds become decorated with bobbers! […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.8.23
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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Upper Salmon River Conditions and Steelhead Fishing Report 3.7.23
On Wednesday, March 1st, IDFG personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers along the upper Salmon River. During the first week, angler […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 3.6.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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Winter Steelhead
If steelhead are your thing, here’s some footage that shows a beautiful winter steely:
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Hell Creek Ice and Fishing Update 3.2.23
Here is the latest information from Friends of Hell Creek, INC: J.G.: Ice is 25″ or better, big hill might […]
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PLEASURE ROOMS!!!
Every Hunter or Fisherman has a Pleasure Room. This Man Cave always delivers. You can leave a mess and do […]
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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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BIG ICE ON CANYON FERRY!!!
Montana waters have no shortage of ice this Winter. Most lakes accept bands of the biggest Icemen safely, currently. This […]
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LICENSED TO KILL!!!
It’s time to buy a new license in Montana. Some states vary with license dates. In Maryland, you renew […]
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3.2.23 Fishing report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson
Fresno walleye and northern fishing are good. Fish the main lake area points in 10’-15’ of water jigging and/or tip-ups […]
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Who wants to be Catchin the Big Ones with the Catchin the Big Ones crew?
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.1.23
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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FWP News: 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake
2023 Spring Mack Days will begin on Thursday March 16th. The days are getting longer and the number of days […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.27.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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BREAKFAST BONANZA!!!
Campers, hunters, and fishermen require a hearty breakfast to get going. A tasty breakfast wakes them up and gets them […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.24.23
Mother Nature has taken hold for awhile, it’s been below 0 with snow and wind on the high line the […]
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TIPS!!! Chillin N Drillin Series #15
Many Icemen never see the lighter bites. As the Winter gets later, snow gets deeper, ice gets thicker, and […]
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GET THE FUNK OUT!!!
Waders, ice fishing bibs, and other outdoor gear get FUNKY!!! Consider what is going on when you are wearing them. […]
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RESTOCKING!!!
One of my favorite times of the year is when Winter shuts everything down. It’s too cold to do much […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.22.23
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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Two anglers win Masters Tourney with no electronics
Who says you need electronics to win a fishing tournament? “We just fished with simple jig poles. There was no […]
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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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EGG BEADERS!!!
Bead head flies have become a fly fishermen must have fly. The weight, added by a bead, helps to sink […]
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This Week The Montana Outdoor Podcast Gives You a Peek Into The Life of a Fishing Guide
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your favorite hobby into a career? Would that be […]
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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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ICEMEN FISH FORTH!!!
The best part about Winter, if you don’t ski, is ice fishing. Solitude on the frigid ice is overrated but […]
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MONTANA LICENSES RUNNING OUT!!!
Montana fishing licenses are about to expire. Last year’s license is good until the end of February. On March 1st, […]
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FWP Hunting and Fishing Highlights
Highlights Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1 Hunting regulations available early this year FWP to set up hunter/bowhunter […]
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Big Walleye by Youngsters on Fort peck
Haley Herbold Young sent us these pictures of Quinn, 8, and Bennett, 4, on Monday when they went out checking […]
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Utah anglers set 11 state records in 2022
Utah had a big year for state records in 2022, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. They had […]
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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!
Most fly fishermen have loaded fly boxes with many variants of many flies. Every time they go to a new […]