Mar 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

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, […]

Mar 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Mar 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Mar 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Results

Week 1 results are in for 2024 Spring Mack Days! It was a great first week, and from Thursday to […]

Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.18.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP, MSU seek help from anglers who catch tagged fish in upper Missouri River Basin

Angler reports of tagged fish will help inform trout research BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with […]

Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.15.24

Fresno is 26% full. Inflow 193 cfs and outflow 93 cfs. Nelson is 78% full inflow 133 cfs and 0 […]

Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Tiber Toads!

Greg Foley had a blast hitting the waters of Tiber last weekend with his son-in-law, Ben Hileman from Havre! Ben […]

Mar 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

When you’re just trying to fish…

There’s something unsettling about an alligator/crocodile chasing after you when you’re just trying to fish.  Just a heads up that […]

Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Preliminary proposals for 2025-2026 fishing regulations available for review

HELENA – If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the […]

Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

Idaho angler’s state record tiger trout catch removed from record books

In June of 2023, Idaho Fish and Game released a congratulatory press release to Kody King of Montpelier for catching […]

Mar 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.12.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 12, 2024. The data included in this […]

Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Flying fish!

You just never know what can happen when you’re fishing…especially in salt water. Check out how close this tarpon passed […]

Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.11.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Laurel Pond, Jun 1

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1st, and join us at Laurel Pond for our annual Kids Fishing Day! The […]

Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

FISHING NAKED!!! by Montana Grant

With the warm weather of Spring, Montanans will shed the snow, ice, and more. For some reason, I have seen […]

Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.7.24

Fresno is 25% full. This weeks cold weather has helped ice conditions. Fish the deeper and clearer areas of the […]

Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

CATCH A NEW CHALLENGE!!! by Montana Grant

The most important things that we learn are the things we learn after we learn everything!  Anglers, and outdoor sportsmen […]

Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal Cote

On any river here in Western Montana, as well as everywhere across the state, anglers share a common pursuit. However, […]

Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Chillin with the fish: A young ice angler’s resillience

You know you’re doing something right when you take the little one out ice fishing, and one leg falls in […]

Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

The things you see in Montana during ice fishing season…

You just never know what you will see at Canyon Ferry during ice fishing season….lol On a safety note for […]

Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.5.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 5, 2024. The data included in this […]

Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.4.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (March 4, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.4.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Review process for fishing regulations to begin soon

Public meetings to be held around state HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region […]

Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24

Fresno is 23% full and rising. I got blown off the reservoir yesterday. There was still about 2’ of ice […]

Feb 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 2.27.24

Hi everyone, this is the upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 27, 2024. The data in this report […]

Feb 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Tayler Michaels from JMO Podcast Fished Fort Peck through the Ice

Tayler Micheals from JMO Podcast went fishing on Fort Peck on a search for lake trout through the ice.  He […]

Feb 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.26.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Feb 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Steelhead Harvest Report by Idaho Fish and Game

For those of you planning on steelhead fishing, are out after steelhead or are just curious–here is the latest from […]

Feb 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

First Timers Ice Fishing with Uncle Matt from Mo Fisch Charters

Check out this awesome shot from Matt over at Mo Fisch Charters! Ryder and Duke Nash had an epic first-time […]

Feb 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.22.24

Fresno is 21% full. Most fishing is slow. For perch and crappie jig near the dam in as deep of […]

Feb 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Ice angler recalls bizarre ice fishing memory

Have you ever drilled an ice hole while you were out ice fishing, and found a nice buck in the […]

Feb 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.20.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (February 20, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Feb 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Maryland Angler Sets State Record with Monster Rainbow Trout

Here’s some news from a state that starts with M, but it isn’t Montana. A recent press release by Maryland […]

Feb 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (02-20-2024)

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 20, 2024. The data discussed in this […]

Feb 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.20.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Feb 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

Investigation Reveals Kansas Record Crappie Was Stuffed with Ball Bearings

Earlier this month, a Kansas fisherman vehemently criticized law enforcement authorities for confiscating his 2023 state-record crappie, asserting that he […]

Feb 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

YOUR FAVORITE PART!!! by Montana Grant

Fishermen are certainly hooked, addicted, and connected to their sport. There are many things to celebrate about the sport of […]

Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.16.24

Fresno is 22% full. For best results fish the remaining basin areas, near the dam may be your best bet. […]

Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.15.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (February 15, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

2023-2024 Fishing License Valid through February

Reminder to purchase your 2024-2025 fishing license. Your 2023-2024 fishing license is valid for the rest of February.

Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Spring Mack Days-Just one month away!

Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded in the […]

Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.12.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Feb 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Sanders County Ice Angler Recovery Efforts in Progress

Please see the alert below from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office: On 02/08/2024 a male that was ice fishing and […]

Feb 9, 2024 · Kamp Cook

Tayler Michaels of the Jason Mitchell Outdoors TV Show and Podcast

Listen to the February 10th interview with Tayler Michaels of the Jason Mitchell Outdoors TV Show and Podcast, on how […]

Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Rhode Island Rainbow Trout Record Smashed

With Montana news being our focus, we also like sharing fishing, hunting and trapping news from other areas.  Here’s a […]

Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Ice Fishing Kid Reels In A Big One!

Not only is this every ice fishing kid’s dream, but it is every ice fishing adult’s dream! What a shock […]

Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.5.24

Canyon Ferry: Action was a bit slow over the weekend. Rainbows and walleye are being caught out from the Silos in 20 […]