
The following report is by Wolf Creek Angler, posted on October 30, 2025: The fall fishing season has nearly passed […]

While most anglers pack it in for the season, the Missouri River still whispers, “The Blue Wings are hatching — and the trout are listening.”

Cool temps, hungry trout, and blue-winged olives — it’s prime time on the Clark Fork…

Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!

The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…

Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…

The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in […]

Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..

A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the wait for those golden catches..

Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…

Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…

Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..

Recent rains have raised river levels and sparked bug activity on the North Fork…

Fall fishing is firing up in Montana’s trout capital—cooler weather, aggressive browns, and hot streamer action are making Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison prime waters right now!

Calm morning waters, golden fall colors, and hungry rainbows await on the Yellowstone…

From perch at Big Arm to lake trout in Swan, here’s the real scoop on where Montana’s fish are biting—and where they’re just teasing.

Big smallmouths, active pike, and lakers on the move…

Cool mornings, clear rivers, and hungry trout—fall fishing around Bozeman is hitting its stride with steady flows, active fish, and plenty of chances to hook up all day long.

The Bighorn River is in prime fall form—steady flows, clear water, and plenty of fish eager to eat…

Rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—shore or boat, try nightcrawlers, powerbait, or spoons for some fast fall fishing action!..

Chilly mornings, moody browns, and steady takes—fall fishing doesn’t get much better than Hebgen and Quake.

Autumn has arrived on the Yellowstone: cold mornings, clear water, and a few hungry browns…

Fall is in full swing on the Kootenai River — clear water, active hatches, and prime conditions for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers make this the perfect time to get out and fish with Linehan Outfitting.

Fall fishing is heating up—pike, smallmouth, and lakers are all on the move as the water cools down.

Fall is here, the bite is heating up on the Missouri, and with cooler temps, hatches, and hopper action, the river is firing daily for both dry fly and streamer anglers…

Fall has finally hit Livingston—water temps are crashing, BWOs are popping, and the trout bite just flipped from summer slump to full-on autumn action…

Cold weather didn’t stop the bite—rainbows are on fire at Hauser and Holter, walleye are still hitting deep at Canyon Ferry, and kokanee snagging is wide open in Helena Valley..

The Jefferson River is in good shape with steady nymphing, lingering terrestrial action, and low, clear water offering a quieter fall fishing experience..

Cooler temps, rain, and even a chance of snow flurries signal the start of true fall fishing season on the Missouri River…

The Bighorn River is fishing steady, with reliable nymphing, improving streamer action, and just enough surface activity to keep things interesting..

Fall fishing is heating up with Lakers deep, Smallmouth hitting paddletails, Pike chasing spoons in the weeds, and salmon stacking in the bays..

The Ruby River in October offers solitude, steady brown trout action, and the chance to fool spooky risers with tiny flies on crisp fall days…

Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…

Hook into walleye, perch, rainbows, bass, and even kokanee this fall across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and Helena Valley reservoirs, where the bite is on for anglers using everything from worm harnesses to cowbells…

With cooler mornings, shifting flows, and fall hatches kicking in, the Madison is keeping anglers on their toes this week…

From shallow weed-bed pike to rocky-shore smallmouth, plus walleye, lake trout, and salmon action, the bite is heating up across the lake…

From perch between Cromwell and Wildhorse to lake trout near Yellow Bay and bass in Ninepipe, this week’s Flathead fishing report has hot tips, surprises, and a few mysteries from the Macman…

Cooler nights have fired up the bite at Georgetown Lake, with kokanee and brook trout feeding aggressively and leeches and eggs leading the way..

Warm days linger in Bozeman, offering one last shot at hopper eats, October Caddis skates, and streamer chases before fall hatches take over…

Anglers are finding walleyes, rainbows, bass, perch, and even kokanee salmon across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and the Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir.

With cooler temps, lighter crowds, and fish looking up for nymphs, droppers, and streamers, the Gallatin is shaping up to be a fall favorite…

Afternoons are the sweet spot right now—whether you’re on the Madison, Gallatin, or in the Park, fish are waking up once the water warms…

Fort Peck fall fishing is heating up across the board!

Summer may be fading, but Montana’s trout are still hungry…