Montana Fly and Lake Fishing Reports

Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 1.9.25

Jan 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.9.25

Ice fishing is on, but watch for gas pockets…

Jan 9, 2025 · Angela Montana

Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update 1.9.25

Here is the latest scoop on ice conditions, camping spots and the ice update at Tongue River Reservoir…

Jan 9, 2025 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 1.9.25

Nelson Creek bay ice is shaping up with 7-10 inches in spots, but unpredictable shorelines and thinning areas mean safety first—always check before you step!

Jan 6, 2025 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.6.25

Ice fishing alert: Conditions are all over the map in the Helena area reservoirs—think twice before stepping out..

Jan 5, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Weekly Eastern Montana Fishing Reports 1.5.25

Here are the fishing reports from the Montana Outdoor Radio show for Eastern Montana. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Eddie […]

Jan 5, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Weekly Southwest Montana Fishing Reports 1.5.25

Here are the fishing reports from the Montana Outdoor Radio show for Southwest Montana. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Garrett […]

Jan 5, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Weekly Central Montana Fishing Reports 1.5.25

Here are the fishing reports from the Montana Outdoor Radio show for Central Montana. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Leonard […]

Jan 5, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Weekly Northwest Montana Fishing Reports 1.5.25

Here are the fishing reports from the Montana Outdoor Radio show for NorthWest Montana. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Chancy […]

Jan 3, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.2.25

With ice covering Fresno and Nelson reservoirs, it's time to hit those edges—weed lines, humps and drop-offs are calling your jigs and tip-ups!

Jan 2, 2025 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 1.2.25

With ice thickening and walleye biting, Nelson Creek is shaping up to be the perfect weekend fishing spot—just grab your tip-ups, minnows, and a little luck!

Jan 2, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

[VIDEO] Garrett Ostler On Hebgen Lake Ice Fishing Today

Garrett Ostler gave us a video on the ice today reviewing conditions and talking about the upcoming Hebgen Lake Ice […]

Jan 2, 2025 · Angela Montana

Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update – 1.2.25

New year, new ice — here's the scoop from Tongue River Reservoir State Park.

Jan 1, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

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.

Dec 31, 2024 · montanaoutdoor

Weekly Flathead Area Fishing Report – 12.28

Report 1: Chancy from Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp Report 2: Captain Matt McCombs

Dec 28, 2024 · Kamp Cook

Montana Fishing Reports for 12-28-24

It is the last weekend of 2024. Better go find some fish before we ring in the new year. Hear […]

Dec 7, 2024 · montanaoutdoor

Hebgen Lake Ice Report – Montana

Rainbow point 5.5” Yellowstone Holiday 4” Happy hour 1.5” Kirkwood 1.5” Dam 1.5” The cold springs and some bays on […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.28.24

Fresno is 18% full with no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 72% full with no in or […]

Nov 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.21.24

Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]

Nov 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24

Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

Nov 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.14.24

Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Missouri River Fishing Report via House of Fly 11.5.24

Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 3180 CFS Water Temp: 50 Degrees Today’s Tips: Nymphing deep in the morning will get fish to […]

Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

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. […]

Nov 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

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. […]

Oct 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.31.24

Smallmouth-Lots of active fish still being found around rocky shorelines and points in 5-20 feet of water,slip bobbers and minnows […]

Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Missouri River Fishing Report below Holter Dam by House of Fly 10.24.24

Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 2920 CFS Water Temp: 54 Degrees Summary: With the sun being out today, keeping stealthy and trying hard […]

Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]

Oct 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

Bitterroot River Fishing Report by Freestone Fly Shop 10.21.24

The main stem of the Bitterroot has had some consistent afternoon dry fly action. Lots of Mahogany Duns and BWO’s […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.24.24

Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24

Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]

Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24

Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]

Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24

Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]

Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24

Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24

Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24

Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24

Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]

Oct 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24

Fresno is 22% full with no inflow & 39 cfs outflow. The last report I received the ramp at the […]

Oct 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24

Salmon-snagging started October 1st and most of the activity has been early in the morning or overnight in the dark,there have also […]

Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]

Sep 28, 2024 · Kamp Cook

September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works

September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works. You can […]

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]