
Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there

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Cold waters and hot catches—Thanksgiving week brought success downstream on the Upper Salmon River, but icy challenges upstream. Here’s the final steelhead scoop for Fall 2024.

Fresno is 18% full with no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 72% full with no in or […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]

Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]

Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]

According to an article via the Daily Mail, a Norwegian fishing boat named ‘Island Boy’ was out for a regular […]

Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]

The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved additional protections for bull trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South […]

Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead […]

Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]

Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 3180 CFS Water Temp: 50 Degrees Today’s Tips: Nymphing deep in the morning will get fish to […]

Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]

Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]

Get ready for a deep dive into the Kings of Fort Peck! This week, on Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead […]

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Smallmouth-Lots of active fish still being found around rocky shorelines and points in 5-20 feet of water,slip bobbers and minnows […]

However you can do it, being resourceful is the best way to get what needs to be done…done. Check out […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 21 through October 27, 2024. Angler […]

Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 2920 CFS Water Temp: 54 Degrees Summary: With the sun being out today, keeping stealthy and trying hard […]
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]

The main stem of the Bitterroot has had some consistent afternoon dry fly action. Lots of Mahogany Duns and BWO’s […]

Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set […]

Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this […]

Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

We have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In […]

Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]

UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]

Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]

Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]

Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]

Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]

Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]

Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]

Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]