
Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…

Spring 2025 has the Yellowstone flowing with color, the spring creeks buzzing with baetis, and hungry trout snapping out of their winter slumber—just in time for some seriously good fishing…..

Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!

Spring’s heating up, but the Kootenai’s still chill—midday hatches, tight drifts, and streamer thumps are the name of the game…

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

Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…

Rock Creek is on fire right now…

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!

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

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…

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!

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).

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!

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

Notice for Logan State Park….

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

Things are happening in the Flathead valley!

Here is an even more recent update from Brian Olson!

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

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

Ice is on, ice is off—Montana’s fickle spring fishing is keeping us on our toes, but open water is getting closer!

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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…

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

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

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!

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

With warming temps changing the game, Don Wilkins is shifting gears and looking ahead to open water—stay tuned for updates!

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!

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

Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, Regulating Reservoir

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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