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2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update
Anglers fishing the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event have increased the total number of lake trout entries to 29,228. […]
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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 […]
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Another Great Day at Nelson Reservoir Sunday
Brian Olson took the Captain to Nelson Reservoir Sunday, and they got into some nice walleyes. Olson says the spawn […]
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17.76 Pound Walleye Caught on Fort Peck Sunday
Jason Mundel an outfitter on Fort Peck caught a huge walleye Sunday. The walleye weighed over 18 pounds and started […]
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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 […]
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60 lbs+ Wins Fort Peck Walleye Tough Guy Tourney
The wait is finally over! The results of the Tough Guy Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck are in, and they […]
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing with Brian Olson 4.27.24
Fishing on Nelson is good. We fished for less than 3 hours, kept our limit & released several. These are […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the […]
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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 […]
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The BIGGER the BETTER!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen have great imaginations. A successful outing must include how many and how big the fishing was. You must figure […]
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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 […]
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Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at […]
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Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Gary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch […]
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Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case
Here’s some interesting news from a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The following is from McRae-Helena, Georgia. […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 23, 2024. The data included in this […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
There is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by […]
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FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]
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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 […]
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Fisherman harpooned after argument over catch size
Well, talk about a fishy situation! According to an article by Brittany Kasko via Fox News, Sujit Klingtalay and his […]
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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 […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Flathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, […]
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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 […]
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Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
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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 […]
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Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done […]
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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 […]
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Cheating Walleye Fishermen Featured on Show Called True Crime: Smugshot
Remember the two anglers who were caught cheating at a Lake Erie fishing tournament? Fishermen plead guilty to charges in […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.9.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
How to describe the anglers who put in the countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood that […]
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Cast Your Line at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day!
Gear up for a reel good time at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day, set to make a […]
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Fort Peck is Opened Up
Brian Olson sent us this photo on Sunday, April 7th, showing that Fort Peck opened up on Saturday night. We […]
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13th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 for the 13th annual kids’ fishing event at the Glen Lake Rotary Park […]
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Fishing Stereotypes
We showed you a few camping stereotypes yesterday (you can see them here), and today we want to know if […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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TATS TELL A STORY!!! by Montana Grant
As the Montana weather improves, the parkas, flannel, and sweaters will start coming off and reveal the personal Tats of […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG (04-02-2024)
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 2, 2024. The data included in this […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 3 Update
After three weekends of fishing beneath the snowcapped Mission Mountains on Flathead Lake, our Spring Mack Days angler’s total lake […]
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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 […]
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Alert: New species of fish discovered in Missouri River
Long-time Montana angler, Tom Faken, 62, was fishing the Missouri River near Fort Peck over the weekend and reeled in […]
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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 […]
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Anglers Crashed Boats Into Each Other During Fishing Tournament
According to a press release by Major League Fishing, on Tuesday, March 19, a boating incident occurred during Day 1 […]
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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 & […]
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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 […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.26.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 26, 2024. The data included in this […]
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World record bighead carp caught with pole and line
In fishing news outside of Montana… According to a press release by Jill Pritchard via the Missouri Department of Conservation, […]
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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 […]
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A catch of a lifetime
Approximately one year ago, River City Fishing on Instagram posted a remarkable catch while ice fishing that left a mark […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.19.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 19, 2024. The data included in this […]