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When the fish are smarter than the fisherman
Read More: When the fish are smarter than the fishermanThe next time you are pretty sure that you got a fish to bite…you might have almost been right…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.18.23
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.18.23Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water north of White Earth on the west shore and north […]
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5 THINGS A FISHERMAN SAYS WHEN LOSING A FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: 5 THINGS A FISHERMAN SAYS WHEN LOSING A FISH!!! by Montana GrantFishermen hate it when the BIG ONE gets away. Losing a fish can ruin your day. Kids cry, guides yell, […]
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PRE-RIGGIN!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: PRE-RIGGIN!!! by Montana GrantTime is precious when fishing. When we get time to fish, we need to get to the water, put on […]
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Capt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters on Flathead Lake
Read More: Capt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters on Flathead LakeCapt Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters with a 25 inch Kokanee Salmon from Flathead Lake this week. Fish have been […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 9.14.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 9.14.23Fresno is 29% full. Inflow is 52 cfs and outflow is 100 cfs. Fishing for walleyes is fair. Best areas […]
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Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 9.4.23
Read More: Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 9.4.23Fishermen: The City Docks will not have Lake Trout for a month. Sausage setups will not work until then. Fish […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.10.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.10.23The Western YNP rivers have finally cooled off! Montana Hebgen: Hebgen should begin to slow down as the weather continues to […]
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Kokanee Bite on Bitterroot Lake is on Fire
Read More: Kokanee Bite on Bitterroot Lake is on FireThe salmon bite is on fire on Bitterroot Lake, and so are the lakers in pre-spawn mode on Flathead Lake, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.7.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.7.23Fresno is 30% full, inflow is 206 cfs and outflow is 535 cfs outflow. Walleye fishing is fair. Water is […]
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Brett French reports: Remembering a friendly fishing guide
Read More: Brett French reports: Remembering a friendly fishing guideNate Plagmann was one of those outdoorsy guys we all envy. He was a fly-fishing guide, spending his summers on […]
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FWP News: FWP accepting open water fishing contest applications
Read More: FWP News: FWP accepting open water fishing contest applicationsDeadline is November 1 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting open water fishing contests applications for the 2024 […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions lifted on Madison and Sun rivers
Read More: FWP News: Fishing restrictions lifted on Madison and Sun riversHELENA – Effective today, hoot owl restrictions are lifted on all sections of the Madison River and Sun River. These were […]
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Fort Peck Salmon Fishing
Read More: Fort Peck Salmon FishingSalmon fishing at Fort Peck can be a high-energy catching frenzy, while other times, it can be a calm and […]
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It’s Time for You to be Catchin the Big Ones
Read More: It’s Time for You to be Catchin the Big OnesTune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Another Fishing Fail Compilation
Read More: Another Fishing Fail CompilationWhen you like to see that you’re not alone in doing silly things while fishing…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.29.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.29.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.27.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.27.23When fishing’s tough, switch it up! Montana Hebgen: This is the prime time to fish Hebgen. Anglers on watercraft and wading […]
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A 1200-mile trip to catch the big ones
Read More: A 1200-mile trip to catch the big onesRichard and Sheri Russell made a 1200-mile round trip drive to Fort Peck from Southeast Idaho last week and came […]
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Sunday with the Slayer on Fort Peck
Read More: Sunday with the Slayer on Fort PeckThe Captain jumped in Bill Zahradka’s “The Salmon Slayer’s” Time Off Boat on Sunday along with Ken Ault from Missoula […]
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Underwater view of salmon fishing [VID]
Read More: Underwater view of salmon fishing [VID]Wondering what it looks like underwater when you have a salmon chasing you? Matt Hofer from Choteau shared this video […]
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Salmon firsts for two anglers
Read More: Salmon firsts for two anglersGreg and Cindy Foley from Kalispell listened to the Slayer Podcast on salmon fishing and decided to go fishing Fort […]
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How’s your luck with Catchin the Big Ones?
Read More: How’s your luck with Catchin the Big Ones?Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.24.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.24.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.24.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.24.23Fresno is 41% full, inflow is 501 cfs and outflow is 803 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
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Salmon Fishing has Slowed but Some Are Catching on Fort Peck
Read More: Salmon Fishing has Slowed but Some Are Catching on Fort PeckCarol caught the above-pictured 15-pound chinook salmon while fishing with her hubby, Doug Komrosky. The couple are from Havre. Nice […]
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TAKE ME FISHING!!!
Read More: TAKE ME FISHING!!!When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
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THE SECRET STREAM!!!
Read More: THE SECRET STREAM!!!We all have that secret hot spot that we look forward to fishing. It may be a stream, river, or […]
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Fwp News: Fishing closures and restrictions lifted on most Montana rivers
Read More: Fwp News: Fishing closures and restrictions lifted on most Montana riversHELENA – Effective today, all fishing restrictions and closure on rivers in Montana are lifted, with the exception of hoot […]
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Killer whale approaches fishing boat
Read More: Killer whale approaches fishing boatSome say it isn’t the size of the boat that matters, but that isn’t always true when you’re in a […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.20.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.20.23Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently. Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23Canyon Ferry: Great walleye fishing can be found between Pond 1 and the river channel as well as between the […]
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WHY HIRE A FISHING GUIDE?
Read More: WHY HIRE A FISHING GUIDE?Fishing guides are easy to come by in Montana. Many see guiding as Big money. Others are great rowers but […]
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Fort Peck Flip Flop Catch
Read More: Fort Peck Flip Flop CatchBryce Forsman and Maguire Hedrick from Belgrade went salmon fishing at Fort Peck with their friend, Don Wilkins from Glasgow. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brain Olson 8.17.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brain Olson 8.17.23Fresno is 46% full. Inflow is 449 cfs & outflow is 760 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
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FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29
Read More: FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host a 2024 Fishing Regulations public meeting on Tuesday, […]
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TROUT FISHING IS CHANGING!!!
Read More: TROUT FISHING IS CHANGING!!!The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
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Salmon Catching on Fort Peck
Read More: Salmon Catching on Fort PeckBill Zarahdka invited his buddy, Bruce Balarud from Williston, North Dakota, on his boat for a couple of days of […]
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FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
Read More: FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison RiverTHREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
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3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on Peck
Read More: 3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on PeckA Fort Peck angler’s 3 1/2-year-old grandson got his first salmon! Emerson Copenhagen picked out a Big Green flasher and […]
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Grumpy Old Men are Salmon Happy
Read More: Grumpy Old Men are Salmon HappyRon Ellingson and Neil Blade from Missoula went salmon fishing with the Captain on Friday and Saturday on Fort Peck. […]
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SNACKLE BOX!!!
Read More: SNACKLE BOX!!!Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
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The whitefish bite is on!!
Read More: The whitefish bite is on!!The Whitefish bite is on at the north end of Flathead Lake, according to Matt from Mo Fisch. Captain Cameron […]
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Limit of Walleye is Always Nice
Read More: Limit of Walleye is Always NiceThe Dredge Cuts were kind to the Captain and Ron Ellingson along with Neil Blade who came from Missoula to […]
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Angler caught cheating at NY fishing tournament
Read More: Angler caught cheating at NY fishing tournamentWhat on earth? It happened again! “A less dramatic version of the Weight Gate scandal that rocked the professional fishing world […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.10.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.10.23Fresno is 50% full. Inflow 410 cfs and outflow is 740 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Best areas are the […]
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Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Read More: Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River AccessWarning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the […]
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Downrigger Takes It To The Salmon on Tuesday
Read More: Downrigger Takes It To The Salmon on TuesdayDownrigger Dale caught five salmon on Tuesday while fishing with the Captain on Fort Peck. (4 of the kings are […]
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Bighorn River Fishing Report via Bighornfly.com 8.4.23
Read More: Bighorn River Fishing Report via Bighornfly.com 8.4.23Here’s a fishing report that gives you a visual idea of what is happening on the Bighorn: