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FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight
HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low […]
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 8.30.24
The salmon fishing week was cut short with high winds on Tuesday through Thursday. It was a short week but […]
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FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs
Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 […]
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Two anglers reeled in history while fishing together
Two anglers fishing together in West Virginia made fishing history on August 8th, breaking records for both the length and […]
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Stuffed Bison Burger Recipe
While we are watching tourists get too close to bison at national parks, some of us are wondering what to […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake will begin two weeks early on September 5th and will […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up […]
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MOST POPULAR FISHING!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing is one of the most popular sports. Catching a fish is an exciting step in every kid’s life. Their […]
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FYAO!!! by Montana Grant
Sportsmen, and women, have come up with many abbreviations for their story telling. Only folks involved in the sport know […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hooked on Chinooks–Expert Tips for Catching Giant King Salmon
Want to Catch Those Big King Salmon in Fort Peck Lake? Two Montana Tackle Manufacturers Have the Inside Scoop on […]
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Weekly Salmon Report 8.24.24
Salmon report for the week: Still catching most of our salmon between 60 and 95 feet,but did get some up […]
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Whisperer Report 8.23.24
This is Ross Tate reporting to you from Skidoo Bay on Wednesday. Fishing with father and son in my boat […]
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon report for 8.23.24
This past week, the size of fish picked for the Captain and his crew. There were not as many caught, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.22.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay […]
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Turn your rainbow trout into something amazing!
Elevate your meal game, and dive into this mouthwatering rainbow trout recipe that’s as fresh as a mountain stream and […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in north-central and southwest Montana
HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Saturday, Aug. 24, on the entire Smith River […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Complication 8.22.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update (August 22, 2024) Parks Update 8/22/24: Sorry to […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson 8.21.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay […]
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Hook, Line and Ladle: Walleye Chowder Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 large onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup flour 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced large 1/2 […]
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FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects approved
HELENA – Spawning and rearing habitat for brown and rainbow trout will be created in Kamperschroer Spring Creek, feeding into the […]
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It’s not about the type or size of rod you have when you’re catching big ones
In a true “fishing tale” moment, John Tyler Rutherford from West Virginia made history with an unexpected catch on his […]
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite
The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.18.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Macman Fishing Report 8.17.24
Fishermen: The whitefish bite is still on. Will last another month At Elmo they are in 53-58 feet and 45 […]
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WATCH: Record Chinook Salmon Catch
Get ready to witness history in the making! Join us as we reveal the incredible moment when a record-breaking Chinook […]
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FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals
Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana […]
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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 […]
