Jun 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
When the hatch happens
When the flies hatch, the flies will hatch! Take a look at what can happen when you are on a […]
Jun 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
Jun 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
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 […]
Jun 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
When fishing turns freaky…
Nature always has a way of surprising us. Keep your eyes peeled on your next catch – you never know […]
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 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
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 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Dipping a Double
This angler was netting his bass when he accidentally scooped up another big bass with it! What are the odds […]
Jun 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
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
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 […]
Jun 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
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
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, […]
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
All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
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, […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bullet Flies near Fishermen
Well, that was disturbing. Has this ever happened to you?
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 […]
Jun 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
Jun 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
May 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
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 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 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
Catfishing the Yellowstone
Ken Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. […]
May 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
BEST TROUT FISHING… by Montana Grant
NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live […]
May 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck
Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the […]
May 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 5.25.24
Hi all, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from folks this week asking about the potential for a Chinook […]
May 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
FAST and FURIOUS FLY TYING!!! by Montana Grant
Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. […]
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 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Lures that Catch Massive Kokanee with Mack’s Lure Company
On this week’s brand spankin new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Bob Loomis from Mack’s […]
May 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, […]
May 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of […]