Jan 28, 2023 · Montana Grant

HOLD ON TO YOUR ROD!!! Chillin N Drillin Series #12

Every Iceman’s worst nightmare is watching your rod get pulled down into the ice hole. Big fish are strong and […]

Jan 27, 2023 · Krawdaddy Jones

Exotic Places You Must Fish!

The world is full of bodies of water. As you may know, the planet is called “The Blue Planet” for […]

Jan 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.27.23

Fresno fishing this week for walleye and northern slowed a bit due to weather fronts. Best fishing still remains on […]

Jan 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.26.23

Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]

Jan 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Funny Ice Fishing Tips from Minnesota

Everybody has their own tips for ice fishing, and this guy is no exception. Check out some of these tips–like […]

Jan 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

When the fish want on the ice–not under it.

When you are new to ice fishing or even a lifelong ice angler–crazy things can happen! Check out this footage […]

Jan 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Ice Cracking freaks out Ice Angler

What do you think about this sound much less the ice thickness this angler is fishing on?

Jan 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishing Slow on Peck, Big Fish taken through Ice

Don Wilkins from Glasgow said the tip-up bite picked up for him on Fort Peck, as he pulled 28 and […]

Jan 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Another Gas Pocket on Fort Peck

Don Wilkins of Glasgow discovered another gas pocket on Fort Peck this past Sunday morning.  This one is between Bear […]

Jan 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Pike through the Ice

Brian Olson caught a northern pike through the ice with text book precision on Saturday night. Excellent!

Jan 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Saturday Night Peck Walleye

Fred Stingley is pictured above with a nighttime walleye he pulled through the ice at Fort Peck. Nice work, Fred!

Jan 22, 2023 · Montana Grant

SHARP FILETS!!!

  Fileting a fish is easy with a sharp knife. The cuts and presentation look so much better. The flexible […]

Jan 21, 2023 · Montana Grant

TIP UP TIPS!!! Chillin n Drillin Series #11

Tip ups are a way to ice fish. You can bait and set the rig and wait for a bite. […]

Jan 20, 2023 · Montana Grant

WICKED TUNA CATCHES ANGLER!!!

Every fisherman has a nightmare about a giant fish pulling them overboard. Captain Ahab certainly went to extremes to catch […]

Jan 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

NAIFC circuit ends – A message from Mike Howe, Director

Mike Howe, Director, with the NAIFC posted a message about the circuit coming to an end.  Here it is: “On […]

Jan 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 1.19.23

Both reservoirs are one week away from their annual ice fishing tournament. Fresno has good ice. Walleye fishing is good […]

Jan 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you know how to catch the big ones!

When you know you caught a big one, but you didn’t know it was THAT big!!! Click the image below […]

Jan 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.18.23

Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]

Jan 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Annual Frenchtown Pond Kids Ice Fishing Clinic

It’s time to get the kiddos out ice fishing for the Annual Frenchtown Pond Kids Ice Fishing Clinic on Saturday, […]

Jan 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Perch Tendies in the Air Fryer

Have you been catching perch, and you’re not really sure how you want to cook what you’ve caught? Have no […]

Jan 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.17.23

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

Jan 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walleye Fishing has Slowed on Peck

The walleye fishing has slowed down on Fort Peck near the dam and down the Dry Arm. Anglers have had […]

Jan 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Ice Pocket found on Fort Peck

Don Wilkins, from Glasgow, found a nasty gas pocket on Peck yesterday (Sunday, January 15) just south of B marker […]

Jan 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Lake Trout Fishing

Beckie Wilkins, from Glasgow, is pictured holding up a big lake trout while ice fishing Fort Peck with her husband […]

Jan 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

SMITTY SLED UPGRADE!!! Chillin n Drillin Series #10

Custom sleds are an Iceman’s special identity. We all have different needs and ideas. I love the creativity and unique […]

Jan 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

TROUT PUPPIES!!!

Southern seafood and fish lovers pig out on their corn meal filled Hush Puppies. So does this Southwestern Montanan. This […]

Jan 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Great Rockies Sportshow Returns to Billings  

The Great Rockies Sportshow in Billings is the largest presentation of fishing, hunting, boats, RVs, travel and outdoor products/services in […]

Jan 12, 2023 · Montana Grant

LIGHT BITES! Chillin n Drillin Series #9

There is nothing like going to a Secret Spot and finding a crowd. This is the story about Canyon Ferry […]

Jan 12, 2023 · Montana Grant

SO, YOU DON”T SKI!!!

Montana is a state with year around sporting fun. If you are not hunting, you can be fishing, hiking, biking, […]

Jan 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.12.23

Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]

Jan 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Huge laker pulled through the ice at Flathead

Flathead lake ice fishing produced a whopper of a laker for Montana Sportsman on YouTube!

Jan 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Canyon Ferry Ice Fishing Report by Scott Arnold the Painter 1.8.23

Shawn Davis and I were at Canyon Ferry for a couple days of ice fishing. It was a pretty tough […]

Jan 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

BIG SKY BEGINNINGS!!!

Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. It also is the home to what is arguably the best trout fishing in […]

Jan 7, 2023 · Montana Grant

BEST ICE FISHING BAITS! CHILLIN N DRILLIN SERIES #8

Ice fishing is a great hobby to try during Montana’s winter months. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Nice Hebgen Lake Trout

Garrett Ostler from West Yellowstone was pre-fishing Hebgen Lake Friday when he caught this nice trout. Six of those on […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.6.23

Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Montana Grant

WATCH THE BIRDS!!!

Finding where to fish requires some good experience, luck, and observation. When Captain Ahab was looking for Moby Dick, he […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Ice Fishing Gone Wrong [VIDEO]

If you like mockumentaries, you’re going to enjoy this short clip about ice fishing gone wrong.  Just some entertainment for […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Montana Grant

PIG PORTIONS!!!

Big Pig Fish Filets are a nice problem to have. It means that the fishing was darn good. The other […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler Hooks Salmon Ice Fishing Peck

Beckie and Don Wilkins were fishing for lake trout on Fort Peck when Beckie hooked into a 10-pound salmon!  This […]