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Catching on: FWP, MSU ask anglers for help with trout research in southwestern Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun the second year of tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers.
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Chasing Ice: For Some, the Season’s Over
Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes, while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand?
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Update
With $225,000 in prizes and a $10,000 tagged “Willy” lurking beneath the surface, Flathead Lake’s Mack Days is a fishing frenzy where fortunes change with every “Fish On! Here’s the Week 1 update!
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Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir
Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]
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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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Social media influencer sentenced for multiple fishing-related charges
A self-proclaimed social media influencer and nonprofit head, was recently sentenced on multiple fishing-related charges.
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Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025
Henrys Lake anglers, let’s get you caught up on recent happenings, this year’s stocking report, and much more.
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[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye
TikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are […]
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[VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort Peck
This video showcases an ice fishing expedition while targeting Walleye ended up catching a Burbot aka “Ling” on Fort Peck […]
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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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Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024
Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to […]
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Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations
Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and curious birds, we collect images of the streambed along 170 miles of historic Chinook spawning habitat in the Upper Salmon River and its tributary streams.
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Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts
Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24
Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]
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It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson Reservoir
The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]
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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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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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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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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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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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Archery Antelope Success!
Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana. Excellent work! This […]
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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 […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event […]
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Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up […]
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FYAO!!! by Montana Grant
Sportsmen, and women, have come up with many abbreviations for their story telling. Only folks involved in the sport know […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hooked on Chinooks–Expert Tips for Catching Giant King Salmon
Want to Catch Those Big King Salmon in Fort Peck Lake? Two Montana Tackle Manufacturers Have the Inside Scoop on […]
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Weekly Salmon Report 8.24.24
Salmon report for the week: Still catching most of our salmon between 60 and 95 feet,but did get some up […]
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Whisperer Report 8.23.24
This is Ross Tate reporting to you from Skidoo Bay on Wednesday. Fishing with father and son in my boat […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.22.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay […]
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite
The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]
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Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck
Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]
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26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake
Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has […]
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Whitefish Bite in Flathead Lake
Ross Tate of Missoula hit Flathead Lake on Tuesday, July 23rd between the Narrows and then over to SkiDoo Bay, […]
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2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney Final Results
Congrats to Clay and Brem Phipps for snagging the top spot at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament with an […]
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Phipps Team Leading Day One of the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament
Introducing the day one leaders at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney at Fort Peck! Clyde Phipps and Brem Phipps […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.12.24
Fresno is 76% full. 0 inflow & 876 cfs outflow. Walleye & northern fishing is good. The reservoir is being […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.4.24
Fresno is 84% full. Inflow 9 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. With water level staying stabile, walleye & northern fishing […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]
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Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament Results
This past Saturday, Hell Creek Marina buzzed with excitement as 30 teams competed in the Ladies Hell Creek Walleye Tournament. […]
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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 […]