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Fischer, Hinderager win first place at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!
Congratulations to Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer! Seventy-four teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament this weekend. In first […]
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2024 Canyon Ferry Walleye Classic Results – Day One
This year’s Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament has 74 teams battling it out! Ty Hinderager from Ft Shaw and Matt Fischer […]
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Youngsters reeling in the walleye
Jesse Gullion from Helena shared a fun photo with this caption: These girls hammered the walleye on Fresno while we […]
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When fishing turns freaky…
Nature always has a way of surprising us. Keep your eyes peeled on your next catch – you never know […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.17.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action is improving with anglers finding success around White Earth, between the Silos and Pond 4 and from […]
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Young angler with Nice Walleye
Despite the cold and windy weather conditions at Fort Peck this weekend, Matthew Moline from Lewistown managed to catch a […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.13.24
Fresno is 92% full. Inflow 416 cfs & outflow 685 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Fish the mid and main […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Season Update by IDFG 6.12.24
Hi everyone, I’d guess many of you have heard already, but for those that have not, this morning the IDFG […]
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FWP News: Lake Elmo was Stocked Two Days Ago
Exciting news from Lake Elmo! On June 11, 400 Yellowstone cutthroat trout, measuring 6 to 16 inches, were stocked from […]
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Dipping a Double
This angler was netting his bass when he accidentally scooped up another big bass with it! What are the odds […]
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Hook, Line and Sinker at Holter!
Nine-year-old Lane Hileman from Havre had a great weekend at Holter Lake, reeling in a beautiful rainbow trout near Split […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.9.24
Montana Hebgen: We’re beginning to see some occasional Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from […]
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Big Kings on Peck Caught by The Salmon Slayer today
Bill Zarahdka from Wolf Point is at it early this year. Fishing with Colt Vilot from Wyoming and Joe Jaseek […]
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FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.6.24
Fresno is 95% full. Inflow 424 cfs & outflow 500 cfs. It was a very windy last couple days on […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 6.6.24
Hi all, Thanks again for your interest in Idaho’s Chinook fisheries and the upper Salmon River. Since last weeks’ update, […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.3.24
Montana Hebgen: *Not much has changed on the Lake since last week* – The lake should begin to start fishing better […]
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All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which […]
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THE RIVERS are HALF FULL!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in […]
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FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck
The results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to […]
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ONE, BEST CAST!!! by Montana Grant
Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]
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Day One Leaders: Rock Creek Walleye Tourney on Peck
Sixty teams are battling it out in the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck. Leading the pack on day […]
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update by Greg Schoby 5.31.24
Hi everyone, Just wanted to send a quick follow up to last weeks’ email update. As I said in that […]
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]
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When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist
There’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a […]
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Walleye Catch and Release at Fort Peck
Fred Stingley and his 13-year-old step-grandson, Pete Ramsey, from Louisiana, had a fantastic fishing adventure on Tuesday with the Captain. […]
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It was Family and Friend Week at Fort Peck
The Captain had two of his brothers, Pat and Dan Ward, plus hometown buddies Don Cyre and Dick Donley, visit […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 5.30.24
Fresno is 96% full. Inflow 483 cfs & outflow 588 cfs. Walleye and northern fishing is good. Best method is […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.28.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 28, 2024) The Jefferson River […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs and a worm with bottom bouncers or crankbaits […]
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Catfishing the Yellowstone
Ken Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. […]
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BEST TROUT FISHING… by Montana Grant
NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live […]
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Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck
Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the […]
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 5.25.24
Hi all, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from folks this week asking about the potential for a Chinook […]
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FAST and FURIOUS FLY TYING!!! by Montana Grant
Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.23.24
Fresno is 97% full, inflow 854 cfs, outflow 650 cfs. Reservoir is near full and water clarity is turbid. Fisherpeople […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Lures that Catch Massive Kokanee with Mack’s Lure Company
On this week’s brand spankin new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Bob Loomis from Mack’s […]
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FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, […]
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FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.20.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25 feet […]
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Smartbaits: Color-Changing Lures for Every Condition
Have you heard of Smartbaits fishing lures? This revolutionary tackle that adapts to its environment for ultimate fishing success! These […]
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Final Results for the 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic
Congratulations to Chris McFadden of Townsend and Brem Phipps of Jordan for placing first in the 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye […]
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NOTICE: Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Day 2 Postponed
Please note that the Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament’s second and final day has been postponed to Sunday, May […]
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Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Tournament – Day 1 Results
The 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic at Fort Peck Marina first day has come to an end with Bob Hickey […]
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Kokanee Fishing Is ON FIRE
Kokanee fishing is hot on the Bitterroot Lake, according to Matt with Mo-Fisch Charters and Tours. Tune in to the […]
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Fresno & Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.16.24
Fresno is 86% full. Inflow 1206 cfs & outflow 45 cfs. Some have had limited success, fish in 10’ to […]
