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FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort Peck
Read More: FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort PeckMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.31.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.31.24Smallmouth-Lots of active fish still being found around rocky shorelines and points in 5-20 feet of water,slip bobbers and minnows […]
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Man gets creative pulling his boat
Read More: Man gets creative pulling his boatHowever you can do it, being resourceful is the best way to get what needs to be done…done. Check out […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update by IDFG 10.29.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update by IDFG 10.29.24This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 21 through October 27, 2024. Angler […]
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Missouri River Fishing Report below Holter Dam by House of Fly 10.24.24
Read More: Missouri River Fishing Report below Holter Dam by House of Fly 10.24.24Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 2920 CFS Water Temp: 54 Degrees Summary: With the sun being out today, keeping stealthy and trying hard […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]
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Bitterroot River Fishing Report by Freestone Fly Shop 10.21.24
Read More: Bitterroot River Fishing Report by Freestone Fly Shop 10.21.24The main stem of the Bitterroot has had some consistent afternoon dry fly action. Lots of Mahogany Duns and BWO’s […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.24.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.24.24Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set […]
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Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir
Read More: Walleye Wednesday at Nelson ReservoirBrian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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WHERE TO FISH? by Montana Grant
Read More: WHERE TO FISH? by Montana GrantWe have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In […]
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Nelson Reservoir Produces
Read More: Nelson Reservoir ProducesDon Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 Results
Read More: 2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 ResultsUP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Read More: FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishingFishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Read More: Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]
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Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24
Read More: Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]
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Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana GrantFish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]
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FWP Salmon Shocking in Action
Read More: FWP Salmon Shocking in ActionTake a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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Montana Blast and Cast
Read More: Montana Blast and CastTaylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results
Read More: 2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 ResultsSix of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Read More: 2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates ReminderThings are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
Read More: The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor AnthemGeorge Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
Read More: FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Read More: 2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 ResultsAnglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24Fresno is 22% full with no inflow & 39 cfs outflow. The last report I received the ramp at the […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24Salmon-snagging started October 1st and most of the activity has been early in the morning or overnight in the dark,there have also […]
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Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV Damage
Read More: Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV DamageOkay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole […]
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Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska
Read More: Montana Man had Dream Trip to AlaskaMeet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results
Read More: 2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 ResultsThere are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of […]
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Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Read More: Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth BassJoshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on […]
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Listen to last weeks show September 28th
Read More: Listen to last weeks show September 28thFishing around the state, New Smallmouth Bass Record catch, and more. You can hear it all here. Montana Outdoor Radio […]
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September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works
Read More: September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the worksSeptember 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works. You can […]
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Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on Peck
Read More: Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on PeckJoshua Johnson from Williston, ND caught a possible new state record smallmouth bass out of Fort Peck. Here is what […]
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Cast, Catch and Connect with a Kiddo!
Read More: Cast, Catch and Connect with a Kiddo!Taking a kid fishing isn’t just about teaching them to cast a line—it’s about sparking a lifelong love for the […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024The following information is provided by Idaho Fish and Game: The information on this page reflects harvest results for these […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 3 Results
Read More: 2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 3 Results2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake continues on until November 3rd. Anglers just completed the third week of the […]