Jun 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams
There were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]
Jun 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
SQUITOS!!!
Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
KISS MY BASS!!!
Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
LOOKING FOR BIG BUGS!!!
Now is the time for huge stoneflies and Salmon flies. Big Sky Country sports BIG BUGS during June-July. If you […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.22.23
Fresno is full. Surface temp mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Best depths are 8’-10’. Most methods are […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
HOWARD’S GREENS!!!
Years ago, we would take annual trips to fish Canada. The local outdoor shows would come to town, and we […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
HYALITE HOWDY!!!
Hyalite Lake is a favorite destination for many tourists and locals. This beautiful lake, in the mountains south of Bozeman, […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Saltwater Video of shark destroying a tuna
The northern pike is known as the freshwater shark to some, but, after watching this video, it might make you […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
First catch ever for youngster breaks state record…and more
Imagine if the first fish you catch broke a state record…and more! That is exactly what happened to Dace D’Onofrio […]
Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.21.23
Fishery opens tomorrow, Chinook heading towards the upper river With the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery opening tomorrow (6/22/23), many […]
Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.21.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Walleye Fishing Success
Josh Newsted, of Kalispell, went fishing at Fort Peck last week with a group of family and friends which included […]
Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Red Hot Walleye Bite continues on Peck
Jim Majerus and Glen Korf from Billings jumped in the Warrior boat this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the […]
Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.19.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught from the Silos to Pond 4, Silos to Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to […]
Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Slaying the Big Ones with the “Slayer”
Bill Zahradka from Wolf Point took some buddies fishing on Father’s Day at Fort Peck. Todd Meek from Fort Wayne […]
Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Family Magic
Oliver Kemp of Glasgow, 11 years old, went fishing with his Grandpa and Grandma, Jarrell and Robin Schock, at Fort […]
Jun 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
Jun 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
CATCH LIMITS!!!
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
Jun 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!
Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
Jun 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Walk it off…
Here’s what not to do when you’re trying to wrangle a fish — especially a bigger one. Click the image […]
Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Wolves fish, too
The definition of fishing, according to Dictionary.com, is “the act of catching fish”. Wolves also fish from time to time, […]
Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Georgetown Lake Fishing Report via Blackfoot River Outfitters 6.8.23
BRO gives Georgetown Lake a 5/5 for fishability! OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK: 1. Try a black balance leech with a […]
Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Blackfoot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23
The rain, warm temperatures and great snowpack have finally caught up to us. We’ve been squeezing some decent fishing over […]
Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bitterroot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23
The Bitterroot spiked along the length of the river the last few days. High, brown and blown. The river should […]
Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art
HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the […]
Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September
Anglers can assist Fort Peck fisheries management by answering a few questions FORT PECK– Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this […]
Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Ward Brothers Walleye Wrap-Up
What a week at Fort Peck! The Captain was joined by his brothers and nephew, Jon Ward, along with a […]
Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
21-inch bass and swimming antelope
Leah Rediske from Missoula caught a 21-inch bass and watched an antelope go for a swim in Fort Peck this […]
Jun 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
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 […]
Jun 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
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 […]
Jun 10, 2023 · Montana Grant
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 […]
Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana
When two fish worlds collide
Bobbi Egeland, while fishing with hubby Craig, caught a whopper of a walleye. (According to Bobbi, Craig might need to […]
Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 6.7.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23
By 9 pm Tuesday June 6 the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag area (Yellowstone River and lower Missouri […]
Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle – 6.6.23
Rock Creek Fishing Report + Rating 4/5 June 6, 2023 Salmonflies are out on Rock Creek below Ghillies bridge and […]
Jun 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY
LIMA – In a joint decision with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and following a draft environmental assessment, […]
Jun 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
Southwest MT Fishing Report by Montana Angler 6.3.23
We’ve seen a large percentage of snow melt transfer to increased flows throughout most river systems. Conditions vary day to […]
Jun 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
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 […]
Jun 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
BOAT READY!!!
Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
Jun 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
MEMORIAL DAY!!!
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
You can help these youngsters represent Montana at TBF Nationals Tourney
Check out this GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/17fdc982. You may want to consider showing support to these local youngsters. Even a […]
Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Get hooked on Catchin the Big Ones LIVE today
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
Woman from Kalispell has Success Paddlefishing
Last weekend, Amanda Donnell caught the pictured 76-pounder in the Yellowstone River. Chancy Jeschke, from Kalispell, is shown helping her […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
11 year old from Kalispell Snags Paddlefish
Kwintyn Hicks is 11 years old, and he caught this pictured 60lb paddlefish. Way to go, Kwintyn!
Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.1.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngster
Congratulations to Garin! This state record breaker came from Gartside Reservoir, and he beat the record by 1/100th of an […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
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: […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
Another First Time Fort Peck Angler
Tom Doty of Billings was fishing Fort Peck for the first time and caught a nice walleye. He was fishing […]