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Mastering Salmon Season: Proven Tips and Tools by Don Wilkins for Big Catches 8.16.24
This salmon season has been far and away the best I’ve ever had so in the spirit of what this […]
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MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]
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Captain’s Weekly Salmon Report Fort Peck 8.15.24
The pictures tell the story. The salmon bite has picked up every single day for anglers in the Captain’s boat. […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.15.24
Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 3 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Ramp at dam is operational. Fishing for walleye & […]
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Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers
HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers […]
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Official Press Release: State Record Chinook Salmon
Pending Helena approval, a new state record Chinook salmon was caught on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday, August 9th. At […]
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Young Angler Catches Huge Lake Trout on Flathead Lake
Young Braxton Griffiths landed a monster lake trout while jigging for whitefish with his dad, Collin, on Flathead Lake! This […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24
Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.11.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) – The lake has been heating up (in more ways […]
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IDFG: F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River
On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place […]
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Possible New state record salmon out of Fort Peck
Waiting for verification but we have a new state record and weekly leader! This salmon weighed in at 32.62 lbs! […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.8.24
Fresno is 32% full, inflow 22 cfs & outflow 101 cfs. Not much structure is left in the water. Limits […]
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FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, […]
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King Salmon Fishing report for the Week from Fort Peck
The Captain and Black Jaw Fly Guy Gary Rueb had some salmon success this week. They caught a big one […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 8.7.24
During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (August 1 – August 4), angler effort decreased […]
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Sneak Peek: Discover the Ultimate Fish ID Tool with Dr. Christopher Guy on the next MT Outdoor Podcast
Get ready for an exciting sneak peek of the next episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week, Downrigger Dale […]
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Color Matters: A Newbie Fisherman’s Guide to Luring Walleye
Choosing the right lure color can make or break your walleye fishing trip. According to WalleyeX, walleyes see colors differently […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.7.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 5, 2024) Rainbow fishing continues to be […]
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Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck
Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]
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Alligator in Lake Erie?
Meanwhile, in the midwest…. A relaxing Sunday on Lake Erie turned into panic for a local family when Erie resident […]
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FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing
TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.4.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) -Theres been plenty of gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Another Fort Peck First!
Tucker Mead, 8 years old, from Butte caught his first walleye on Saturday! We know it won’t be his last, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]
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Pen-Size Fishing Pole
Just when you think fishing poles can’t get more compact! Would you give this pen rod a try? I mean, […]
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26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake
Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]
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Collin Griffith Fishes Fort Peck
Collin Griffith, from Missoula, teamed up with buddies Mike Gornick and Todd Green, also from Missoula, and guide Scott Collinsworth […]
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CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.2.24
Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was […]
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Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Ross Tate, one of the best lake whitefish […]
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Whitefish Bite is Good!
Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update 7.31.24
During last week’s interval for the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 25 – July 28), angler effort decreased slightly, […]
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25-pound Godzilla Salmon Caught on Peck
Kathy Goodman and her husband, Jody, from Great Falls caught a 25-pound salmon on Fort Peck Tuesday. Here are the […]
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Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher
Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a […]
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Rueb and Captain Score a Salmon
There have been some huge salmon caught this year on Fort Peck. Congratulations to the anglers that were in the […]
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BIGGEST BUTTS!!! by Montana Grant
Anglers love to catch big fish. The main theme of many of their fish stories is how long, how fat, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]
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Almost a Record! Don Jamison’s Epic Salmon Catch
Don Jamison from Nashua made waves at Fort Peck today with an impressive catch: a monster salmon weighing 31 lbs […]
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FWP News: High water temps prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on portion of Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued hoot-owl fishing restrictions on the Yellowstone River from the Highway 89 Bridge […]
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Huge Weights Dominate Tiber Walleye Toruney Day One Leaders
Get ready for some excitement as we introduce the top three leaders from Day One of the 2024 Tiber Walleye […]
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“Whitefish Bite Is On!” -Zimmer Tackle
The white fish bite is on! Big Arm in front of boat ramp. Lots of boats, nets pulling in fish. […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update by IDFG 7.25.24
July 25, 2024 During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 18 – July 21), […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has […]
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Whitefish Bite in Flathead Lake
Ross Tate of Missoula hit Flathead Lake on Tuesday, July 23rd between the Narrows and then over to SkiDoo Bay, […]
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FWP News: Full fishing closures take effect at midnight at the mouth of some Clark Fork River tributaries
Hoot-owl restrictions on Rock Creek, St. Regis River, North Fork Flathead River HELENA – Full fishing closures at the mouth of […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions placed on North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana
KALISPELL — Angling restrictions on the North Fork Flathead River go into effect at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, due to […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.22.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from the Silos to the ponds in 12 to 20 feet of water and […]
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2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney Final Results
Congrats to Clay and Brem Phipps for snagging the top spot at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament with an […]