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Youngster Gets Personal Best Walleye on Peck
Curly Olson from Lewistown had a proud moment with his grandson Eli, who reeled in a big walleye uing his […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.3.24
Hi everyone, the Upper Salmon River fishery was open last week from June 26 to June 30 (Thursday to Sunday). […]
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Fireworks and a Fishing Tale
Funny things can happen while you’re fishing, and sometimes things aren’t actually funny until long after the incident. Today we […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]
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Father’s Day Fishing Trip Turns Tragic: A Water Safety Wake-Up Call
This past Father’s Day, a tragic accident occurred at Oneida Lake in Hastings, New York. Anthony Davis, 44, from Clay, […]
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FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid […]
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Reel Heroes: State Farm Agents’ Fishing Trip Ends with 38-Dog Rescue
What started as a simple fishing trip turned into a rescue mission for 38 dogs. Bob Gist, a State Farm […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.1.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action is happening around Duck Creek and Pond 1 in 20-30 feet of water, Snaggy Bay, and […]
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Landowner stops kayaker from fishing on public river
While kayaking and fishing on a public river in Georgia, an angler noticed “no fishing” signs but didn’t think much […]
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SIMPLE FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Fish is a healthy and tasty food source. Many folks enjoy Fish Friday, for religious reasons, or simply eating fish […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 6.27.24
Fresno is 85% full. Inflow 55 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Walleye & northern fishing is good. The water level […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.26.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 24, 2024) Walleye fishing continues to be […]
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When the hatch happens
When the flies hatch, the flies will hatch! Take a look at what can happen when you are on a […]
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Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters 6.24.24
Montana Hebgen: We’re seeing plenty of Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch of midges […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.24.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is picking up with anglers finding success from the Silos to Hole in the Wall, around […]
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Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament Results
This past Saturday, Hell Creek Marina buzzed with excitement as 30 teams competed in the Ladies Hell Creek Walleye Tournament. […]
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Fischer, Hinderager win first place at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!
Congratulations to Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer! Seventy-four teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament this weekend. In first […]
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2024 Canyon Ferry Walleye Classic Results – Day One
This year’s Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament has 74 teams battling it out! Ty Hinderager from Ft Shaw and Matt Fischer […]
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Youngsters reeling in the walleye
Jesse Gullion from Helena shared a fun photo with this caption: These girls hammered the walleye on Fresno while we […]
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When fishing turns freaky…
Nature always has a way of surprising us. Keep your eyes peeled on your next catch – you never know […]
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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 […]
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Young angler with Nice Walleye
Despite the cold and windy weather conditions at Fort Peck this weekend, Matthew Moline from Lewistown managed to catch a […]
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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 […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Season Update by IDFG 6.12.24
Hi everyone, I’d guess many of you have heard already, but for those that have not, this morning the IDFG […]
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FWP News: Lake Elmo was Stocked Two Days Ago
Exciting news from Lake Elmo! On June 11, 400 Yellowstone cutthroat trout, measuring 6 to 16 inches, were stocked from […]
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Dipping a Double
This angler was netting his bass when he accidentally scooped up another big bass with it! What are the odds […]
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Hook, Line and Sinker at Holter!
Nine-year-old Lane Hileman from Havre had a great weekend at Holter Lake, reeling in a beautiful rainbow trout near Split […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Big Kings on Peck Caught by The Salmon Slayer today
Bill Zarahdka from Wolf Point is at it early this year. Fishing with Colt Vilot from Wyoming and Joe Jaseek […]
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FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish […]
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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 […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 6.6.24
Hi all, Thanks again for your interest in Idaho’s Chinook fisheries and the upper Salmon River. Since last weeks’ update, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which […]
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THE RIVERS are HALF FULL!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]
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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 […]
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FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck
The results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to […]
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ONE, BEST CAST!!! by Montana Grant
Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]
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Day One Leaders: Rock Creek Walleye Tourney on Peck
Sixty teams are battling it out in the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck. Leading the pack on day […]
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update by Greg Schoby 5.31.24
Hi everyone, Just wanted to send a quick follow up to last weeks’ email update. As I said in that […]
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]
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When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist
There’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a […]
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Walleye Catch and Release at Fort Peck
Fred Stingley and his 13-year-old step-grandson, Pete Ramsey, from Louisiana, had a fantastic fishing adventure on Tuesday with the Captain. […]
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It was Family and Friend Week at Fort Peck
The Captain had two of his brothers, Pat and Dan Ward, plus hometown buddies Don Cyre and Dick Donley, visit […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
