Jul 24, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.23.26
Walleye are being caught using bottom bouncers and crawlers in 10-20 feet, with jigs also effective near mayfly hatches. Pike are abundant in various locations, favoring spoons and crankbaits in 8-15 feet. Salmon are scattered; successful lures include Flashers and flies, trolled at 2.1-2.2 speed.
Jul 17, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.16.26
Walleye are best caught with crawlers and slow death hooks in 15-25 feet, while bigger fish are deeper with jigs. For lake trout, target deep flats in 105-125 feet, though fish movement can be unpredictable. Northern pike are abundant, and salmon are best targeted with 8” flashers in 55-80 feet.
Jul 11, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck MT Fishing Report 7.10.26
Walleye fishing is successful using bottom bouncers with crawlers or minnows at 18-25 feet, with a speed of 1-1.2. Lakers are found at 105-125 feet, using 3/4 jigs and paddletails. Salmon are scattered; using Salmon Candy flashers and blue-green flies at 40-90 feet has yielded some catches, at 2.1-2.2 speed.
Jul 3, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Walleye and Lake Trout: Where Don Wilkins Found Them This Week
Walleye fishing is thriving in 15-25 feet of water, with slow death rigs and jigs proving effective. For lake trout, successful catches occur at depths of 95-105 feet using heavy laker jigs with paddletails. Adapting techniques enhances the bite during tougher conditions, ensuring consistent results for anglers.
Jun 19, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.26
Walleye fishing is thriving at main lake points using slow death hooks, jigs, and fathead minnows in 18-25 feet of water. Northern pike are being caught with spoons and crankbaits, alongside dead rods near the shoreline. Lake trout are abundant between 80-110 feet, often staying close to the bottom.
Jun 12, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fishing Fort Peck: Don Wilkins’ Winning Strategies
Fort Peck's high winds have churned the lake, with water temperatures between the mid-50s and low 60s. Despite the conditions, anglers can successfully catch walleye, pike, and lake trout. Key strategies include using bottom bouncers for walleye, casting spoons for pike, and jigs for lake trout at specified depths.
Jun 5, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck MT Fishing Report
This week at Fort Peck, challenging weather stirred up the lake, but angler Don Wilkins found success. Walleye fishing slowed, requiring jigs and crawlers in 15-20 feet. Northern pike remain aggressive in 10-30 feet, while lakers are deeper at 60-110 feet. Some salmon also caught in deeper areas.
May 29, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.26
Walleye are being caught using bottom bouncers and jigs at 18-25 feet. Smallmouth fishing remains productive in shallow waters, while lake trout are moving deeper, found 40-75 feet down.
May 22, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report, May 22, 2026
Walleye are biting on VMC Mooneye jigs and Marble eye jigs, particularly near main lake points. Smallmouth are responding well to KVD crankbaits and jigs in shallow areas. Lakers are being caught in 15-35 feet using crankbaits, with some found deeper at 55-70 feet on specific jigs and paddletails.
May 15, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Spring Fishing by Don Wilkins, May 14, 2026
Don Wilkins reports that fluctuating water temperatures are prompting walleye and smallmouth bass to shift to shallower depths. Successful fishing techniques include jigs, plastics, and crankbaits. Salmon catches are promising.
Apr 10, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Fishing Report for April 10, 2026
Fort Peck fishing is thriving despite cold weather. Walleye are found in 5-14 feet, while Lake Trout prefer 25-35 feet. Use specific jigs and trolling speeds for success.
Apr 3, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Willkins’ Weekly Fort Peck MT Fishing Report 4.2.26
Walleye and Northern pike fishing at Peck has been productive, especially with 1/4 ounce jigs. Lakers are also being caught using crankbaits in deeper waters. Water temperatures remain cold.
Mar 20, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report: Shore Hot, Ice Cold
Fort Peck is still in a deep freeze from the Shafthouse to Rock Creek, so keep the boat on the […]
Feb 27, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Rock Creek Ice Update: Rapid Deterioration After Warm, Windy Days—Use Extreme Caution
Rock Creek ice briefly improved with last week’s colder weather, but recent warmth and wind have quickly degraded conditions. With no real cold ahead, the ice season is wrapping up—use extreme caution even on foot, as shifting ice and soft shorelines are increasing risk.
Feb 20, 2026 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Ice Conditions Near the Dam (Feb. 19, 2026): Don Wilkins Checks the Main Channel and Surrounding Areas
With questions swirling from anglers, Don Wilkins went out to verify current ice conditions near the Fort Peck Dam. He checked the main channel and surrounding areas firsthand to give a clearer picture of what’s out there right now.
Feb 6, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Ice & Fishing Report 2.6.26
Ice conditions and fishing varied this week in Rock Creek and McGuire. Reports noted strong northern bites in shallow water but melting shorelines and changing ice thickness require caution for safety.
Jan 23, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.22.26
The bite is still hot—but timing is everything right now. Here’s what’s working and where to be careful…
Jan 16, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.16.26
The fish are stacked—here’s how they’re catching them….
Jan 9, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.9.26
Good ice, great bite… tricky access….
Jan 2, 2026 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.2.26
Peck is starting to look real inviting—thicker ice and more fish!
Dec 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 12.24.25
The bite was on… but not without a few surprises….
Dec 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 12.19.25
If You Like Walking, You’ll Love This Report…
Dec 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
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Dec 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 12.12.25
Fort Peck offered just enough ice to wet a line and just enough weather drama to keep things interesting…
Dec 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Ice Report 12.7.25
Are you all about getting on the ice at Fort Peck? Take a look at this ice report by Don Wilkins first!
Dec 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 12.5.25
Winter’s Here—Time to Prep, Protect, and Get Back Out There!!
Nov 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 11.28.25
Ice Hunters: Why We’re Heading North After What We Found at Nelson Creek…
Nov 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 11.20.25
Everything’s feeding. Everything’s biting. And Don Wilkins has the inside scoop…
Nov 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 11.14.25
Big pike, active smallmouth, and aggressive post-spawn lakers are firing as cooling waters push fish onto prime weed beds, rocky points, and deep breaks…
Nov 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 11.7.25
Big bites and active fish this week!
Oct 31, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.30.25
Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!
Oct 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25
Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…
Oct 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.9.25
Fall fishing is heating up—pike, smallmouth, and lakers are all on the move as the water cools down.
Oct 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.3.25
Fall fishing is heating up with Lakers deep, Smallmouth hitting paddletails, Pike chasing spoons in the weeds, and salmon stacking in the bays..
Sep 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.26.25
From shallow weed-bed pike to rocky-shore smallmouth, plus walleye, lake trout, and salmon action, the bite is heating up across the lake…
Sep 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.19.25
Fort Peck fall fishing is heating up across the board!
Sep 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.12.25
It was a great week on the water at Fort Peck!
Sep 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.5.25
Big salmon on flashers and flies, lake trout stacked deep, and steady walleye and pike action on crankbaits make for excellent fishing right now…
Aug 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.28.25
The salmon bite is still solid…
Aug 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.21.25
Salmon fishing on Peck is heating back up…
Aug 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.14.25
Salmon are picky right now, but stick with your marks and the right flasher-fly combo…be patient, and you will get your bite!
Aug 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.31.25
Ghost flies at sunrise, chrome streaks by midday….
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.24.25
Dial in those leaders and keep your speed steady—Peck’s salmon bite is still on!
Jul 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.17.25
Salmon fishing on Fort Peck is heating up!
Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.10.25
Walleye, lake trout, and salmon are all on the bite!
Jul 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.3.25
Fishing has been hot all around this week!
Jun 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25
From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25
Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25
From walleye in the shallows to salmon in the deep, fishing action is heating up across the board….
Jun 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.5.25
The bite’s been hot—walleye in the 50s, smallmouth stacking up deep, pike slowing down, and surprise salmon showing up all over the system…