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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
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Missouri River Fishing Report via House of Fly 11.5.24
Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 3180 CFS Water Temp: 50 Degrees Today’s Tips: Nymphing deep in the morning will get fish to […]
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24
Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24
Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Is All About the Royal Season for Fort Peck’s Kings
Get ready for a deep dive into the Kings of Fort Peck! This week, on Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead […]
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FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort Peck
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24
Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.31.24
Smallmouth-Lots of active fish still being found around rocky shorelines and points in 5-20 feet of water,slip bobbers and minnows […]
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Man gets creative pulling his boat
However you can do it, being resourceful is the best way to get what needs to be done…done. Check out […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update by IDFG 10.29.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 21 through October 27, 2024. Angler […]
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Missouri River Fishing Report below Holter Dam by House of Fly 10.24.24
Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 2920 CFS Water Temp: 54 Degrees Summary: With the sun being out today, keeping stealthy and trying hard […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]
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Bitterroot River Fishing Report by Freestone Fly Shop 10.21.24
The main stem of the Bitterroot has had some consistent afternoon dry fly action. Lots of Mahogany Duns and BWO’s […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.24.24
Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set […]
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Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir
Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24
Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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WHERE TO FISH? by Montana Grant
We have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In […]
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Nelson Reservoir Produces
Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 Results
UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]
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Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24
Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]
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Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant
Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24
Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]
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FWP Salmon Shocking in Action
Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results
Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24
Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24
Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24
Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24
Fresno is 22% full with no inflow & 39 cfs outflow. The last report I received the ramp at the […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24
Salmon-snagging started October 1st and most of the activity has been early in the morning or overnight in the dark,there have also […]
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Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV Damage
Okay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole […]
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Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska
Meet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results
There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of […]
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Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on […]
