Montana Fly and Lake Fishing Reports

Apr 14, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.14.25

You're in luck if you're after rainbows in the Helena area reservoirs…

Apr 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

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…

Apr 7, 2025 · Angela Montana

Rock Creek Fishing Report 4.4.25

Rock Creek is on fire right now…

Apr 7, 2025 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25

Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!

Apr 3, 2025 · Angela Montana

Tongue River Reservoir Update 4.3.25

Dock updates are in, but patience is key—some spots are ready to roll, while others need a little TLC before they’re shipshape!

Apr 3, 2025 · Angela Montana

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…

Apr 3, 2025 · Angela Montana

Montana Spring Fishing Report 4/1/25

Spring fishing in the Flathead Valley is heating up—rivers are rising, trout are biting, and the only thing more unpredictable than the weather is what you’ll hook next!

Mar 31, 2025 · Angela Montana

Bighorn River Fishing Report 3.31.25

The Bighorn is fishing well—nymphing is king, streamers are picking up, and if you’ve got a worm pattern, any color will do (because the fish aren’t picky, but we are).

Mar 28, 2025 · Angela Montana

Snappy’s Sport Senter Flathead Area Fishing Report 3.27.25

From a steady Laker bite on Flathead to open water sightings across the region—spring fishing is heating up, but watch out for new regulations!

Mar 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

Chasing Grayling and Cleaning Up at Rogers

The grayling bite was hot at Rogers Lake—but Tyler Hicks found more than just fish on the ice.

Mar 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

Middle Thompson Lake Ramp Is In

Notice for Logan State Park….

Mar 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 3.27.25

Ice is holding on for now, but open water is spreading fast…

Mar 25, 2025 · Angela Montana

Chancy & Dave’s Fish Camp Fishing Report 3.23.25

Things are happening in the Flathead valley!

Mar 22, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno Has Open Water – Live Cam

Here is an even more recent update from Brian Olson!

Mar 21, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.20.25

Fresno and Nelson are holding steady under an ice cap, but the shorelines are open…

Mar 20, 2025 · Angela Montana

Snappy’s Sport Senter Flathead Area Fishing Report 3.20.25

Big Lakers, changing rivers, and ice on the edge—Flathead's fishing scene is heating up while the ice holds on (for now)!

Mar 20, 2025 · Angela Montana

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!

Mar 19, 2025 · Angela Montana

Gallatin River Fishing Report by Fins and Feathers 3.18.25

Bundle up and break out the nymphs—Gallatin River trout don’t mind the cold, and neither should you!

Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.17.25

The ice fishing season is wrapping up in the Helena area, with rapidly changing conditions giving way to open water and the promise of great spring fishing ahead!

Mar 16, 2025 · Angela Montana

Madison River Fishing Report By The Tackle Shop 3.16.25

Spring is waking up the Madison River, and so are the fish—nymphs are king, dry flies are emerging, and the best fishing is just getting started!

Mar 14, 2025 · Angela Montana

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!

Mar 14, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.13.25

Fresno and Nelson reservoirs are filling up, shore fishing is your best bet, and trout fishing is excellent—just watch out for the mud!

Mar 13, 2025 · Angela Montana

The Gates Boat Ramp is Open on Holter

Did you hear??

Mar 11, 2025 · Angela Montana

Yellowstone River Fishing Report

Before you cast a line, make sure you're legal—grab your new fishing license now and get ready for Yellowstone River’s ever-changing winter waters…

Mar 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

Flathead Area Fishing Report by Zimmer Tackle 3.6.25

Ice is hanging on, open water is coming, and the fish are waiting—just keep an eye on the weather!

Mar 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.10.25

Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those willing to take precautions, the fishing has been excellent across Helena area waters.

Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana

Flathead Area Fishing Report by Snappy’s Sport Senter 3.6.25

Looking for the latest fishing hotspots? From perch to pike and everything in between, here's the inside scoop on where the bite is on and where patience is key. But remember—no ice is ever completely safe!

Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports 3.6.25

Rising water levels and shifting ice caps are changing the game—also, here’s what northern anglers need to know!

Mar 6, 2025 · Angela Montana

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!

Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana

Southwest Montana Fishing Reports Overview

Winter fly fishing is here—grab your new license, bundle up, and get ready to slow down, savor the solitude, and maybe even find some rising trout!

Mar 3, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25

See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!

Mar 3, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Helena Area Fishing Report with Bart at Capital Sports

Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, Regulating Reservoir

Mar 3, 2025 · montanaoutdoor

Flathead Valley Fishing Report with Dick Zimmer from Zimmer Tackle

Flathead Lake, Lake Mary Ronan, Crow Reservoir, Swan Lake

Mar 1, 2025 · Angela Montana

Ice Update by Hell Creek Marina 3.1.25

Notice for recreationalists and anglers at Hell Creek, this update is for you!

Feb 28, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.27.25

With warming temps and melting snowpack, reservoirs are wet and sloppy, ice is pulling back, and the best trout fishing of the year is just around the corner—tread carefully and cast wisely!

Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

Lake Mary Ronan Ice Update 2.27.25

Local anglers are sharing firsthand reports on Lake Mary Ronan’s ice conditions—here’s one report..

Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

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!

Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana

Hell Creek Marina Ice Update 2.27.25

The main lake is getting sketchy, and the ice is becoming more unpredictable with the warmer weather…

Feb 26, 2025 · Angela Montana

Hell Creek Marina Ice Update 2.24.25

While the ice is still solid, keep an eye out for quick changes…

Feb 25, 2025 · Angela Montana

Georgetown Lake Ice and Fishing Report 2.23.25

With solid ice, prime fishing at dawn and dusk, and a hot bite on balanced leeches, now’s the time to hit Georgetown Lake—just check the ice, gear up, and get after it!

Feb 24, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fishing Report by Chancy and Dave 2.21.25

The ice is solid, the fish are biting, and there’s plenty of action across the lakes…

Feb 24, 2025 · Angela Montana

Kootenai River Fishing Report 2.22.25

Anglers eager to fish the Kootenai River should be aware that ice conditions can vary dramatically, with thickness ranging from vehicle-supporting to open water; exercise extreme caution when accessing the ice.

Feb 24, 2025 · Angela Montana

Flathead Area Fishing Report via Snappy’s Sport Senter 2.20.25

Here's the latest from Montana Outdoor Approved Snappy's Sport Senter with the fishing scene!

Feb 24, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.24.25

Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those venturing out, the fish are biting—here’s where and how to reel them in safely!

Feb 21, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.20.25

Nelson is the hot spot for walleye, northern, and perch—just watch the ice, find the fish, and drop a line!

Feb 20, 2025 · Angela Montana

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 2.20.25

Thick ice, cold temps, and cautious steps—Lake Trout are biting, but Peck’s ice is shifting, so stay sharp out there!

Feb 19, 2025 · Angela Montana

Bitterroot Lake Fishing Update 2.17.25

Some types of fish are biting and some are not, and if you’re heading out—bring your snow boots and a good dose of patience…

Feb 18, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.18.25

Ice conditions are all over the map, but so is the fishing—here’s where to drill your next hole and what’s biting across the Helena area reservoirs…

Feb 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

Lake Mary Ronan Ice Update 2.16.25

Lake Mary Ronan is locked in with solid ice, plenty of snow cover, and no slush….