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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]
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Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament Results
Read More: Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament ResultsThis past Saturday, Hell Creek Marina buzzed with excitement as 30 teams competed in the Ladies Hell Creek Walleye Tournament. […]
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Fischer, Hinderager win first place at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!
Read More: Fischer, Hinderager win first place at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!Congratulations to Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer! Seventy-four teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament this weekend. In first […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days–early starting date
Read More: 2024 Fall Mack Days–early starting dateFYI-Earlier dates for Fall Mack Days—event has moved up 2 weeks. No website yet so wanted to get this information […]
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FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck
Read More: FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort PeckThe results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to […]
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When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist
Read More: When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resistThere’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a […]
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It was Family and Friend Week at Fort Peck
Read More: It was Family and Friend Week at Fort PeckThe Captain had two of his brothers, Pat and Dan Ward, plus hometown buddies Don Cyre and Dick Donley, visit […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs and a worm with bottom bouncers or crankbaits […]
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Catfishing the Yellowstone
Read More: Catfishing the YellowstoneKen Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.20.24
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.20.24Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25 feet […]
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NOTICE: Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Day 2 Postponed
Read More: NOTICE: Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Day 2 PostponedPlease note that the Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament’s second and final day has been postponed to Sunday, May […]
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Fresno & Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.16.24
Read More: Fresno & Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.16.24Fresno is 86% full. Inflow 1206 cfs & outflow 45 cfs. Some have had limited success, fish in 10’ to […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days Final Results
Read More: 2024 Spring Mack Days Final ResultsThe 2024 Spring Mack Days Event on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended Saturday May […]
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Another Monster Walleye out of Peck
Read More: Another Monster Walleye out of PeckCongratulations to Dan Peterson of Lewistown, who landed and released this impressive walleye just a couple of Sundays ago at […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24Montana Hebgen: The ice is almost completely off the arms and main lake respectively, with what’s left being centralized around the […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24Fresno is 48% full, inflow 567 inflow, outflow is 42 cfs. Main ramp at the dam is open. Fishing has […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 4.29.24
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 4.29.24*Pardon our dust, The first report of the year is always a rough one! The Gallatin as well as the […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
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Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Read More: Big Walleye Time on Fort PeckGary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
Read More: 2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 UpdateThere is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Read More: 2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 ResultsFlathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, […]
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FWP News: FWP schedules virtual meeting to discuss proposed fishing regulations changes
Read More: FWP News: FWP schedules virtual meeting to discuss proposed fishing regulations changesHELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a virtual meeting to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations. The […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.28.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.28.24Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 176 cfs & outflow is 40 cfs. Nelson is 80% full. Inflow 200 cfs & […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.27.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.27.24Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check […]
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Tiber Toads!
Read More: Tiber Toads!Greg Foley had a blast hitting the waters of Tiber last weekend with his son-in-law, Ben Hileman from Havre! Ben […]
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Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal Cote
Read More: Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal CoteOn any river here in Western Montana, as well as everywhere across the state, anglers share a common pursuit. However, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24Fresno is 23% full and rising. I got blown off the reservoir yesterday. There was still about 2’ of ice […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.26.24
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.26.24Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.15.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.15.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (February 15, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]
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2023-2024 Fishing License Valid through February
Read More: 2023-2024 Fishing License Valid through FebruaryReminder to purchase your 2024-2025 fishing license. Your 2023-2024 fishing license is valid for the rest of February.
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Just one month away!
Read More: 2024 Spring Mack Days-Just one month away!Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded in the […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024
Read More: FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open […]
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Giant Fort Peck Walleye
Read More: Giant Fort Peck WalleyeDon Wilkins has been hitting the ice on Fort Peck Reservoir quite often lately. Like any angler, he’s experienced his […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.26.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.26.24Fresno is 22% full. There is 18” and more ice in most areas. Fish the basin areas in about 20’ […]
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Reeling in Success: Holter Perch Ice Fishing
Read More: Reeling in Success: Holter Perch Ice FishingJohn Shuler, Bill West and Tim Rauser out of Townsend fished Tuesday the 23rd on Holter. The trio used K-mags […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.15.24 by FWP
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.15.24 by FWPThere is no fishing report for the week of 1/15/24. With the extreme cold temperatures, we did not have FWP […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.11.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.11.24Fresno is 23% full. Fishing is fair. For best results in daytime fish the deeper basin areas, if you are […]
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Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 1.8.24
Read More: Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 1.8.24Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament, Jan 27
Read More: Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament, Jan 27Gear up for an unforgettable day on the ice at the Nelson Reservoir Ice Classic Fishing Tournament, a tribute to […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.27.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.27.23Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 27, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.5.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.5.23Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 5, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]
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SO, YOUR BUDDY CAN’T CLEAN… by Montana Grant
Read More: SO, YOUR BUDDY CAN’T CLEAN… by Montana GrantFish or game! We have all had buddies that lack skills when it comes to cleaning harvested game or fish. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.16.23
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.16.23Fresno is 25% full inflow 85 cfs and outflow 40 cfs. Walleye fishing this week has been poor. Check conditions […]
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Quite a Day on Flathead for Big Sky Fishing Charters
Read More: Quite a Day on Flathead for Big Sky Fishing ChartersChris Mischke, owner & operator of Big Sky Fishing Charters, had quite a day last Saturday the 4th. Chris and […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 8 Results
Read More: 2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 8 ResultsOne week is all that is left of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. Up to […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 7 Results
Read More: 2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 7 ResultsWeek seven of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake ended with a total of 14,255 lake […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.18.23
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.18.23Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.16.23
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.16.23The 2023 season is slowly wrapping up in the Greater Yellowstone Area Montana Hebgen: The dry fly fishing on the lake […]
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Youngster Catches 13.2 Walleye. His First!
Read More: Youngster Catches 13.2 Walleye. His First!Kai Hinderager from Fort Shaw caught his first big fish while fishing with his dad, Ty, at Tiber Reservoir on […]