Jun 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.17.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action is improving with anglers finding success around White Earth, between the Silos and Pond 4 and from […]

Jun 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.13.24

Fresno is 92% full. Inflow 416 cfs & outflow 685 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Fish the mid and main […]

Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.9.24

Montana Hebgen: We’re beginning to see some occasional Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch […]

Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from […]

Jun 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.6.24

Fresno is 95% full. Inflow 424 cfs & outflow 500 cfs. It was a very windy last couple days on […]

Jun 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to […]

Jun 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.3.24

Montana Hebgen: *Not much has changed on the Lake since last week* – The lake should begin to start fishing better […]

Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in […]

May 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 5.30.24

Fresno is 96% full. Inflow 483 cfs & outflow 588 cfs. Walleye and northern fishing is good. Best method is […]

May 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.26.24

Montana Hebgen: The lake should begin to start fishing better every day as the warmer weather starts to creep into the […]

May 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.28.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 28, 2024) The Jefferson River […]

May 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs and a worm with bottom bouncers or crankbaits […]

May 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.23.24

Fresno is 97% full, inflow 854 cfs, outflow 650 cfs. Reservoir is near full and water clarity is turbid. Fisherpeople […]

May 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.20.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25 feet […]

May 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Tournament – Day 1 Results

The 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic at Fort Peck Marina first day has come to an end with Bob Hickey […]

May 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno & Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.16.24

Fresno is 86% full. Inflow 1206 cfs & outflow 45 cfs. Some have had limited success, fish in 10’ to […]

May 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.15.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 15, 2024) The Jefferson River […]

May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

NW MT Fishing Report by the 5.11.24

Fishermen: Lots of perch at the city docks using fuzz bugs and nightcrawlers. Lake Mary Ronan Salmon improving as oxygen […]

May 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.9.24

Fresno is 65% full, inflow is 2294 cfs & outflow is 44 cfs. Resent rain has been very beneficial for […]

May 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.7.24

Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]

May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.6.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are still being caught by shore anglers on the north end at Chinamen’s and Shannon and at […]

May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24

Montana Hebgen: The ice is almost completely off the arms and main lake respectively, with what’s left being centralized around the […]

May 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fishing Report by the Macman

Fishermen: Mission Dam, evening bite worms and spinners. Crow Reservoir   Trout on bottom, no small mouth. Perch spawned out so […]

May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24

Fresno is 48% full, inflow 567 inflow, outflow is 42 cfs. Main ramp at the dam is open. Fishing has […]

Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 4.29.24

*Pardon our dust, The first report of the year is always a rough one! The Gallatin as well as the […]

Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.29.24

Canyon Ferry: Shore anglers fishing for rainbows on the north end at Chinamen’s, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful […]

Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.25.24

Fresno is 41% full, inflow 556 cfs & outflow 42 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Look for […]

Apr 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24

Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]

Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24

Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action.  Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]

Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24

Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for […]

Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.15.24

Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines.  Rainbows […]

Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.11.24

Fresno is 35% full. Inflow 124 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Reservoir is ice free & dock at the ramp […]

Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.9.24

Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]

Apr 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.4.24

Fresno is 33% full inflow 160 cfs & outflow 40 cfs. Nelson is 91% full. Inflow 246 cfs & outflow […]

Apr 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.3.24

Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]

Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Missouri River Fishing Report (below Holter Dam) via House of Fly 3.27.24

Location: Missouri River Flows: CFS/3460 Temperature: 37+ Degrees below Holter Dam Things are changing as spring begins to make its influence felt. Lots […]

Mar 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP schedules virtual meeting to discuss proposed fishing regulations changes

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a virtual meeting to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations. The […]

Mar 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.28.24

Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 176 cfs & outflow is 40 cfs. Nelson is 80% full. Inflow 200 cfs & […]

Mar 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.27.24

Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check […]

Mar 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.22.24

Fresno is 29% full. Inflow 183 cfs and outflow 40 cfs. Nelson is 89% full. Inflow 195 cfs and outflow […]

Mar 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.20.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (March 20, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek […]

Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Preliminary proposals for 2025-2026 fishing regulations available for review

HELENA – If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the […]

Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.11.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.7.24

Fresno is 25% full. This weeks cold weather has helped ice conditions. Fish the deeper and clearer areas of the […]

Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.4.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (March 4, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.4.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24

Fresno is 23% full and rising. I got blown off the reservoir yesterday. There was still about 2’ of ice […]

Feb 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.26.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Feb 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.20.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (February 20, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Feb 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.20.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]