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ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Read More: ALL THE MARBLES!!!Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
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CATCH LIMITS!!!
Read More: CATCH LIMITS!!!Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
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BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!
Read More: BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
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Walk it off…
Read More: Walk it off…Here’s what not to do when you’re trying to wrangle a fish — especially a bigger one. Click the image […]
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Wolves fish, too
Read More: Wolves fish, tooThe definition of fishing, according to Dictionary.com, is “the act of catching fish”. Wolves also fish from time to time, […]
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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report via Blackfoot River Outfitters 6.8.23
Read More: Georgetown Lake Fishing Report via Blackfoot River Outfitters 6.8.23BRO gives Georgetown Lake a 5/5 for fishability! OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK: 1. Try a black balance leech with a […]
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23
Read More: Blackfoot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23The rain, warm temperatures and great snowpack have finally caught up to us. We’ve been squeezing some decent fishing over […]
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Bitterroot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23
Read More: Bitterroot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23The Bitterroot spiked along the length of the river the last few days. High, brown and blown. The river should […]
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FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art
Read More: FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and artHELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the […]
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FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September
Read More: FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through SeptemberAnglers can assist Fort Peck fisheries management by answering a few questions FORT PECK– Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this […]
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Ward Brothers Walleye Wrap-Up
Read More: Ward Brothers Walleye Wrap-UpWhat a week at Fort Peck! The Captain was joined by his brothers and nephew, Jon Ward, along with a […]
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21-inch bass and swimming antelope
Read More: 21-inch bass and swimming antelopeLeah Rediske from Missoula caught a 21-inch bass and watched an antelope go for a swim in Fort Peck this […]
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FINAL RESULTS FROM THE FRESNO WALLEYE CHALLENGE!
Read More: FINAL RESULTS FROM THE FRESNO WALLEYE CHALLENGE!Sixty teams competed in the Fresno Walleye Challenge this weekend. #1 Jake Monroe and Jeff Ingram of Helena with 26.54 […]
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THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!
Read More: THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!Secret Fishing Holes have become fewer and further between. There seem to be more folks that have discovered the joys […]
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BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
Read More: BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
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When two fish worlds collide
Read More: When two fish worlds collideBobbi Egeland, while fishing with hubby Craig, caught a whopper of a walleye. (According to Bobbi, Craig might need to […]
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Ward Brothers Take It To the Limit on Fort Peck!
Read More: Ward Brothers Take It To the Limit on Fort Peck!Richie Ward from Virginia, Pat Ward from Illinois and Dan Ward from South Dakota joined their brother, the Captain, at […]
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MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 6.7.23
Read More: MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 6.7.23Email 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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FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23
Read More: FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23By 9 pm Tuesday June 6 the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag area (Yellowstone River and lower Missouri […]
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Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle – 6.6.23
Read More: Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle – 6.6.23Rock Creek Fishing Report + Rating 4/5 June 6, 2023 Salmonflies are out on Rock Creek below Ghillies bridge and […]
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FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY
Read More: FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEYLIMA – In a joint decision with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and following a draft environmental assessment, […]
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Southwest MT Fishing Report by Montana Angler 6.3.23
Read More: Southwest MT Fishing Report by Montana Angler 6.3.23We’ve seen a large percentage of snow melt transfer to increased flows throughout most river systems. Conditions vary day to […]
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LAST TIME TO TIE!!!
Read More: LAST TIME TO TIE!!!It’s time to double check your fly boxes. Complete an inventory and see what you need. The extra rain and […]
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BOAT READY!!!
Read More: BOAT READY!!!Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
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MEMORIAL DAY!!!
Read More: MEMORIAL DAY!!!We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
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You can help these youngsters represent Montana at TBF Nationals Tourney
Read More: You can help these youngsters represent Montana at TBF Nationals TourneyCheck out this GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/17fdc982. You may want to consider showing support to these local youngsters. Even a […]
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Get hooked on Catchin the Big Ones LIVE today
Read More: Get hooked on Catchin the Big Ones LIVE todayTune 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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Woman from Kalispell has Success Paddlefishing
Read More: Woman from Kalispell has Success PaddlefishingLast weekend, Amanda Donnell caught the pictured 76-pounder in the Yellowstone River. Chancy Jeschke, from Kalispell, is shown helping her […]
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11 year old from Kalispell Snags Paddlefish
Read More: 11 year old from Kalispell Snags PaddlefishKwintyn Hicks is 11 years old, and he caught this pictured 60lb paddlefish. Way to go, Kwintyn!
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HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Read More: HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.1.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.1.23Email 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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Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngster
Read More: Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngsterCongratulations to Garin! This state record breaker came from Gartside Reservoir, and he beat the record by 1/100th of an […]
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Michigan angler catches “one of the rarest fish to be caught’
Read More: Michigan angler catches “one of the rarest fish to be caught’Now, this is quite a unique catch for a Michigan angler! Check out this story by Julie Dunmire via Fox17: […]
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Another First Time Fort Peck Angler
Read More: Another First Time Fort Peck AnglerTom Doty of Billings was fishing Fort Peck for the first time and caught a nice walleye. He was fishing […]
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Paddlefish Guide Pulls in an Unusual Spoonbill
Read More: Paddlefish Guide Pulls in an Unusual SpoonbillThis is AWESOME! Check out the spoonbill that a guy in Oklahoma caught! What’s the most unusual feature on a […]
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Baked Stuffed Rainbow Trout Recipe
Read More: Baked Stuffed Rainbow Trout RecipeJust when you thought you have tried trout every way possible, this recipe shows up…..
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.29.23
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.29.23Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has started to really take off with the best action happening around the Goose Bay/Snaggy Bay […]
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ROUGHING IT!!!
Read More: ROUGHING IT!!!Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need […]
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SAME OLD LINE!!!
Read More: SAME OLD LINE!!!Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
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NET JOBS!!!
Read More: NET JOBS!!!Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]
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First but not last trip to Fort Peck
Read More: First but not last trip to Fort PeckScott Kroger from Columbia Falls made his first trip to Fort Peck this past week with his buddies, Randy and […]
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Fishing with the Captain
Read More: Fishing with the CaptainKen Ault from Missoula is pictured above on the left holding a 27-inch walleye he put back into Fort Peck. […]
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All about the walleyes at Fort Peck
Read More: All about the walleyes at Fort PeckRandy Schaefer from Madison South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck with his buddies, Mike Schaefer and Scott […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.26.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.26.23Fresno is 95% full. Water is clearing and surface temp mainly in the 60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging is […]
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First Trip to Fort Peck for this Angler
Read More: First Trip to Fort Peck for this AnglerMike Schaefer from Pierre South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck and ended up catching some nice walleyes. […]
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Kids spend prom night fishing
Read More: Kids spend prom night fishingSome kids party after prom, and some kids just want to go fishing. This East Tennessee couple chose fishing. It’s […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.25.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.25.23Email 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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THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!
Read More: THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!Outdoorsmen love their outdoor shows. Some shows focus on education, others on unique destinations, some promote hunting or fishing, others […]
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CUTS COMING BACK!!!
Read More: CUTS COMING BACK!!!Yellowstone Lakes cutthroat trout population is coming back. This unique native trout has survived the relentless attack from invasive Lake […]
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FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – May 24, 2023
Read More: FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – May 24, 2023Following is the paddlefish harvest estimate after the first full week of paddlefish season. Angler participation has been relatively light […]