May 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishing Report by the Macman
Fishermen: Mission Dam, evening bite worms and spinners. Crow Reservoir Trout on bottom, no small mouth. Perch spawned out so […]
May 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: The Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day
May the Fourth be with You Today …..and on that note, check out this post by FWP about the Chinook […]
May 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
TX Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit Fishes for Stolen Vehicles
According to a recent post on social media, at a fishing tournament like the Sealy Big Bass Splash Tournament, there’s […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24
Fresno is 48% full, inflow 567 inflow, outflow is 42 cfs. Main ramp at the dam is open. Fishing has […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Final walleye Egg Collection Count in Fort Peck
Posted April 30– -by biologist Heath Headley The weather conditions have continued to cooperate in the Big Dry Arm of […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
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, […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishing Stereotypes
We showed you a few camping stereotypes yesterday (you can see them here), and today we want to know if […]
Apr 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Mar 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Mar 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Mar 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 & […]
Mar 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]