May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update

As the temperatures are rising so does the 2023 Spring Mack Days lake trout fishing total. One hundred ninety-six out […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23

Canyon Ferry:  The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Excited kiddo reeling in a big fish

It’s so awesome to see anybody’s reaction when they are reeling in big ones, but it is even cooler to […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temp mainly in the forties. The clarity is stained. There was some floating ice […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

What did the pike eat?

What is the craziest thing you have ever found in a pike belly?  

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake

Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder?  What a cool catch […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Paddlefish!

This is a sight to see when you’re after paddlefish! Check out this footage from May of last year:

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 4.25.23

As we start to see glimpses of spring, Montana fishing conditions can be as dynamic as the weather. Rivers can […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River

HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Out-of-State News: Whopper of a black crappie caught in Georgia

Wowza!  In out-of-state news, check out this monster black crappie that angler James King, out of Georgia, caught on the […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23

Stream levels down a little below normal level. There are very good midge, BWOs, March Browns and Skwala stonefly hatches […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 6 Update 4.24.23

The Mack Days 2023 Spring total is at 23,517 entries turned in by one hundred eighty-eight anglers out of five […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

When the Walleye Spawn is ON

According to Wisconsin.gov, the fish taht are in the Peshtigo River, in Wisconsin, are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!

  Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and […]

Apr 22, 2023 · Montana Grant

THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!

Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Montana Grant

FISH LOAF!!!

Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23

Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream during the past week. The majority of anglers were […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Girl has awesome reaction to catching a fish

Some parents struggle with making all of the right decisions and knowing how to raise a good human being, and […]

Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

WADING UPRIGHT!!!

Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm […]

Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

PRESENTATION!!!

  Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it […]

Apr 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23

It won’t be long, get your boat ready!   (Photo via Levi Johnson)

Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPINNER WINNER!!!

Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked […]

Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

FREE GEAR!!!

All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.13.23

Fresno is 78.5% full with 3714 cfs coming in and 0 leaving. The reservoir is still ice-covered but ice will […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

How are you Catchin the Big Ones today?

Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

CASTING!!!

Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting […]

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23

Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest […]

Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

FISH COOKERY!!!

Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]

Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

STRESS BE GONE!!!

Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is […]

Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!

There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]

Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!

When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from […]

Apr 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23

Still lots of ice at Fresno. Walleye fishing remains good. Best fishing is jigging main lake points in low light […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Montana Grant

HEAVY WATERS!!!

The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: 3rd Week Update

The fish are biting on Flathead Lake but the weather did not cooperate during the third weekend of the nine-week […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Mountain Lake in Colorado Produces Record Brookie

Meanwhile in Colorado, here’s one for the books! It’s always awesome to break a record while fishing, but how cool […]

Apr 2, 2023 · Montana Grant

TAT TAILS!!!

Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You […]

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.30.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Orvis endorses The Bitterroot Mile Club as premier fly-fishing lodge

Montana riverfront luxury property joins industry leader’s exclusive list of world-class resorts HAMILTON, Mont. — March 28, 2023 — The Bitterroot Mile […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: 2nd Week Update

Flathead Lake anglers have just completed the second week of the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event. The event sponsored […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Idaho man lands record pike

An Idaho angler who spends most of his free time fishing for northern pike has established a new state record […]

Mar 26, 2023 · Montana Grant

CERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!

If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. […]

Mar 26, 2023 · Montana Grant

HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!

Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps […]

Mar 25, 2023 · Montana Grant

THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!

Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Some nice rainbows

Cameron Hockett recently hit the ice with his buddies, Cody Walter and Justin Wallace, along with his his kids, Aubrey, […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23

Travel on both reservoirs is very tough on account of the heavy snow cover. Tracked vehicles are advised. Ice conditions […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Pike Paradise

Fred Stingley from Glasgow and Brian Olson from Fort Peck enjoyed catching a couple of pike through the ice on […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Big Peck Walleye Caught and Released [VIDEO]

Brian Olson, of Fort Peck, hooked a big female walleye through the ice at Fort Peck on Wednesday. It was […]