Montana Fishing - Fishing in Montana

Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update 7.31.24

During last week’s interval for the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 25 – July 28), angler effort decreased slightly, […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

25-pound Godzilla Salmon Caught on Peck

Kathy Goodman and her husband, Jody, from Great Falls caught a 25-pound salmon on Fort Peck Tuesday. Here are the […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher

Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Rueb and Captain Score a Salmon

There have been some huge salmon caught this year on Fort Peck. Congratulations to the anglers that were in the […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

BIGGEST BUTTS!!! by Montana Grant

Anglers love to catch big fish. The main theme of many of their fish stories is how long, how fat, […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]

Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Almost a Record! Don Jamison’s Epic Salmon Catch

Don Jamison from Nashua made waves at Fort Peck today with an impressive catch: a monster salmon weighing 31 lbs […]

Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: High water temps prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on portion of Yellowstone River

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued hoot-owl fishing restrictions on the Yellowstone River from the Highway 89 Bridge […]

Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Huge Weights Dominate Tiber Walleye Toruney Day One Leaders

Get ready for some excitement as we introduce the top three leaders from Day One of the 2024 Tiber Walleye […]

Jul 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

“Whitefish Bite Is On!” -Zimmer Tackle

The white fish bite is on! Big Arm in front of boat ramp. Lots of boats, nets pulling in fish. […]

Jul 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook update by IDFG 7.25.24

July 25, 2024 During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 18 – July 21), […]

Jul 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has […]

Jul 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Whitefish Bite in Flathead Lake

Ross Tate of Missoula hit Flathead Lake on Tuesday, July 23rd between the Narrows and then over to SkiDoo Bay, […]

Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Full fishing closures take effect at midnight at the mouth of some Clark Fork River tributaries

Hoot-owl restrictions on Rock Creek, St. Regis River, North Fork Flathead River HELENA – Full fishing closures at the mouth of […]

Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions placed on North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana

KALISPELL — Angling restrictions on the North Fork Flathead River go into effect at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, due to […]

Jul 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.22.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from the Silos to the ponds in 12 to 20 feet of water and […]

Jul 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney Final Results

Congrats to Clay and Brem Phipps for snagging the top spot at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament with an […]

Jul 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.18.24

Fresno is 60% full, no inflow & 1066 cfs outflow. Fishing for most species remains good. Catch fish where ever […]

Jul 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers warming up: Anglers asked to help reduce stress on trout

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are closely monitoring the water temperatures of northwest Montana rivers and streams and […]

Jul 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Breaking Down the Big Win with Owen Wilcox

Check out this EXCLUSIVE sneak peek of what you can expect from the Montana Outdoor Podcast this Saturday at 6:00AM! […]

Jul 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FISH NOW!!! by Montana Grant

We will never catch enough fish! No matter how often you go fishing, it will never be enough. The problem […]

Jul 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Angry Dock Owner Harasses Angler

Some people are just having a bad day….and some are just a certain kind of person. View this post […]

Jul 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

When the unexpected happens while fishing…

Are people getting crazier? View this post on Instagram A post shared by VETERANS FISHING (@veteransfishing)

Jul 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.15.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good around Ponds 2 and 3 and the river mouth in 20 feet of water. […]

Jul 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.14.24

Montana Hebgen: (Nothing much has changed on the lake) – We’re seeing plenty of Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, […]

Jul 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

When you find your phone on the fishfinder…

Whoops, there it is!

Jul 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament Results – Day 1

Day one of the 2024 Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck is in the books! Anglers from all over […]

Jul 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.12.24

Fresno is 76% full. 0 inflow & 876 cfs outflow. Walleye & northern fishing is good. The reservoir is being […]

Jul 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

10 JULY, 2024 – YELLOWSTONE RIVER AND LIVINGSTON AREA FLY FISHING REPORT by Dan Bailey’s

Happy Fourth of July week here in Livingston! This week is the peak of summer and the busiest of the […]

Jul 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 7/10/2024

July 10, 2024 Hi everyone, during the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 4 – […]

Jul 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament LIVE with the Captain on Saturday, 7.13.24! (click here […]

Jul 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Montana Outdoor Radio Show will be live at MT Walleye Gov Cup

The Montana Outdoor Radio Show will broadcast live from the official boat ramp of this year’s Montana Walleye Governor’s Cup. […]

Jul 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: CORRECTED: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on some rivers in southwest Montana

Correction: In a previous version of this press release, it was stated that the entire Clark Fork River will be under […]

Jul 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Idaho State Record Tiger Trout

Wow! Check out this press release from Idaho Fish and Game! Congratulations to Austin Christensen of Montpelier, Idaho on setting […]

Jul 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

HANDS ON FISHING!!! by Montana Grant

Real anglers do not always need expensive tackle, bait, flies, lures, or stuff to catch a fish. Sometimes hands on […]

Jul 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.8.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really turning on throughout the reservoir. The best areas are Pond 4, Pond 2 to […]

Jul 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Don Wilkins Teaches with Fishing Technology

This is a video of Don Wilkins using his fishing tech to teach his clients the art of jigging for […]

Jul 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Huge Holter Pike Caught

Last Wednesday at Holter Reservoir, Woody Shuler reeled in a 38-inch northern pike while fishing for Kokanee. Alongside Woody was […]

Jul 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.4.24

Fresno is 84% full. Inflow 9 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. With water level staying stabile, walleye & northern fishing […]

Jul 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Jul 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

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). […]

Jul 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Jul 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

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, […]

Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Jul 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Jul 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Jun 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]