Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
Oct 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24
Fresno is 22% full with no inflow & 39 cfs outflow. The last report I received the ramp at the […]
Oct 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24
Salmon-snagging started October 1st and most of the activity has been early in the morning or overnight in the dark,there have also […]
Oct 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV Damage
Okay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole […]
Oct 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska
Meet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of […]
Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results
There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of […]
Sep 28, 2024 · Kamp Cook
Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on […]
Sep 28, 2024 · Kamp Cook
Listen to last weeks show September 28th
Fishing around the state, New Smallmouth Bass Record catch, and more. You can hear it all here. Montana Outdoor Radio […]
Sep 28, 2024 · Kamp Cook
September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works
September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works. You can […]
Sep 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on Peck
Joshua Johnson from Williston, ND caught a possible new state record smallmouth bass out of Fort Peck. Here is what […]
Sep 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]
Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]
Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024
The following information is provided by Idaho Fish and Game: The information on this page reflects harvest results for these […]
Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 3 Results
2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake continues on until November 3rd. Anglers just completed the third week of the […]
Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
Nice Pike at Peck
Jackee Beck from Deer Lodge hit the water by the powerhouse below Fort Peck dam on Sunday and nailed this […]
Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.23.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole […]
Sep 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been […]
Sep 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.19.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 88 cfs & outflow 63 cfs. The ramp at the dam is still usable. For […]
Sep 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.19.24
Fishing Report Salmon- Salmon are in the bays and Wednesday morning there were dozens of them in the Marina bay,we […]
Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event […]
Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall. Walleye and […]
Sep 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.12.24
Still catching some salmon on flasher/fly and Brad’s mini black jack combos in the Flat Lake area and the face […]
Sep 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.12.24
Fresno is 24% full with a slight inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is usable. For best […]
Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River […]
Sep 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
New MT State Record Chinook Salmon song: Big Catch on a Budget
Proof of the popularity, and oddity, of catching salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir is the media coverage Fauth’s new record […]
Sep 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins Weekly Salmon Report 9.6.24
The fishing is starting to get more unpredictable and a bit slower and the fish seem to be confined to […]
Sep 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.5.24
Fresno is 26% full with no inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is still usable. Fish […]
Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 9.5.24
Seems like the salmon season is in a transition mode on Fort Peck. The fish seem to be staging for […]
Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Hawg hunting–Lunker Fort Peck chinook salmon lure anglers
There are so many intricacies to fishing for chinook salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir it can be a bit intimidating. […]
Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies
When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few […]
Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
“Geeze!”: Jaxon Krall’s Giant Tiger Trout Reels in State Record
Jaxon Krall, a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer, just made a big splash in the fishing world by landing a record-breaking […]
Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? […]
Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.1.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key […]
Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home
NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd […]
Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Canyon Ferry Adventuring
If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here […]
Sep 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bait Smarts: Researching the Perfect Lure
How do YOU do research with lures? View this post on Instagram30 A post shared by Back […]
Aug 31, 2024 · Kamp Cook
Don Wilkins Weekly Ft Peck Salmon Report
Wind, wind, and wind, We had some good success early in the week trolling the deep contours from the marina […]
Aug 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Whitefish Report for Flathead Lake by Ross Tate
The whitefish whisperer, Ross Tate, fished Flathead Lake Friday. Ross Tate reporting a good day of whitefish fishing in the […]
Aug 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.30.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 99 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is still open. For best results, fish […]
Aug 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
Stuffed Bison Burger Recipe
While we are watching tourists get too close to bison at national parks, some of us are wondering what to […]
Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]