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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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Walleye Spawn Update III, April 16th
Walleye egg collection is surging at Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm, with steady catches, ripe females, and nearly 30 million eggs already in the hatchery queue.
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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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2025 Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update II, April 11th
Warming waters in Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm have jumpstarted walleye spawning, helping biologists collect over 9 million eggs ahead of a looming cold front.
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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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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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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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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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Fort Peck Walleye Wednesday
If watching monster walleyes get hauled in at Fort Peck gets your heart racing, you’re not alone….
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.14.25
Ice fishing on Peck is wrapping up, open water is still weeks away, so now’s the perfect time to prep your gear and get a jump on next season!
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.6.25
With warming temps changing the game, Don Wilkins is shifting gears and looking ahead to open water—stay tuned for updates!
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Ice and Fishing Report 2.27.25
With warming temps and honeycombed ice, conditions are getting tricky—proceed with caution, but if you’re lucky, there are still some big lakers and northerns waiting to bite!
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A Fort Peck Giant That Almost Became A State Record
One fish, 17.66 pounds, and a near brush with history—Kyle Sando’s legendary Fort Peck catch keeps anglers dreaming big!
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Fort Peck Dam Ice Report by Fort Peck Marina 2.16.25
Thick ice, shifting ridges, and a hot laker bite—bundle up, stay safe, and get ready for a fun week on the ice!
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The Lakeridge Laker Taker Champion Has Been Named!
The fish were biting, the competition fierce, and now the title of the Lakeridge Lake Taker belongs to one lucky angler!
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Fort Peck announces winter access for motorized vehicles
Attention Fort Peck ice anglers and riders! Keep those motorized vehicles on designated access routes—no off-roading on USACE land—and if you must detour around ice hazards, keep it short and sweet (no more than 1/8 mile)!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.12.25
Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!
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Ice Report from Hell Creek Marina 2.11.25
Feb 11th Ice Update via Hell Creek Marina: Everything is 12-14+”Watch the pressure ridges.-30° this morning so no worries about […]
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.6.25
Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!
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Ice Update by Hell Creek Marina 2. 3.25
February 3rd Ice Update: Ice thickness ranges from 6 to 14 inches—check the latest conditions and watch for pressure ridges.
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 1.16.25
Discover the latest conditions from Don Wilkins, uncover hot spots and learn crucial safety tips for a successful weekend on the ice!
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Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.18.24
Don Wilkins says Nelson Creek’s ice action is still hot! Just watch for slushy spots and keep your safety gear handy—this week’s catch is worth the caution!
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Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 12/5/24
Current Fishing Report for Fort Peck Reservoir – December 2024 Winter has arrived at Fort Peck Reservoir, and anglers are […]
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24
Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there
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The Beginning and the End of a Mule Deer’s Struggle
Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.
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Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.27.24
We didn’t fish the lake this past week due to the cold and instead made a run down fishing the […]
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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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Latest Fort Peck Dam Water Release Information 9.4.24
The Fort Peck Dam will continue to release just under 9000 cubic feet per second below the dam until later […]
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Don Wilkins Weekly Ft Peck Salmon Report
Wind, wind, and wind, We had some good success early in the week trolling the deep contours from the marina […]
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Going Back in Time: Fort Peck Dam Construction
If you are a history buff, or if you like everything Fort Peck, here is something for you!
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Fort Peck Reservoir Test Releases begins April 26th
Test releases from Fort Peck to assess the potential benefits of alternative management scenarios for the pallid sturgeon will begin […]
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Tayler Michaels of the Jason Mitchell Outdoors TV Show and Podcast
Listen to the February 10th interview with Tayler Michaels of the Jason Mitchell Outdoors TV Show and Podcast, on how […]
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KISS MY BASS!!!
Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]
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Final Walleye Spawn Update, May 5, 2023
Final Walleye Spawn Update, May 5, 2023 by Fort Peck Reservoir Biologist Heath Headley Wow… The walleye trap netting and […]
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10 Fort Peck Facts
Fort Peck is full of history. We know we have posted facts in the past, but with open-water fishing’s arrival, […]
