Jun 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Final Results; a Tie For First Place
60 teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Friday and Saturday, with two teams tying for first place!
Jun 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25
The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…
Jun 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorensen 6.26.25
Here's the latest from Nelson…
Jun 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25
From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25
Flows are low, temps are rising, and the bite is still on—Montana trout don’t take weekends off…
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25
Want to hook a Bighorn bruiser? Tie on a streamer and let the dance begin…
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Owls Are Hooting Early
When Montana’s rivers heat up, Hoot Owl rules kick in to give trout a break—and anglers a reason to rise early. More from Montana Grant here!
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Catfish That Couldn’t Stay Uncaught
Some fish chase bait, but "Spotty" chases fame…
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
Jun 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report 6.20.25
With flows dropping, bugs popping, and trout getting grabby, this week’s Kootenai River update from Linehan Outfitting has everything you need—except the tug on your line…
Jun 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures on select rivers after 2 p.m. in Yellowstone National Park
Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due […]
Jun 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Hole Fishing Report
Headed to the Big Hole? See what Sunrise has to say first!
Jun 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25
The Jefferson is now low and warming after runoff—perfect timing to get away from the crowds…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25
Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Madison Fishing Report 6.17 – 6.23
The Upper Madison is lit—Salmonflies are flying, trout are biting, and June snowstorms come with hand warmers and hogs on the line…
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant
Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Father’s Day Fishing: Austin Lee Lands 35-Pound, 50-Inch Northern Pike at Canyon Ferry
Austin Lee battled a massive northern pike for more than an hour at Canyon Ferry, landing a 35-pound, 50-inch fish—just 2.5 pounds shy of Montana’s long-standing state record.
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
Jun 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ruby River Fishing Report 6.13.25
The Ruby is still a little big for walk and wade fishing…
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.12.25
Runoff’s done, bugs are poppin’, and the Madison’s on fire!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25
Chinook update: A bigger stretch of river may open—if the numbers hold….
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25
From walleye in the shallows to salmon in the deep, fishing action is heating up across the board….
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Lars Sorensen weekly Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 6.10.25
Big walleye are still lurking deep…
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25
Just when it looked like Chinook season was a no-go on the upper Salmon, a late surge of tagged fish has turned the tide—and a fishery proposal is now on the table.
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fresno Walleye Tourney Canceled
Low water canceled the Fresno Walleye tourney, but silver lining: a long-awaited boat ramp upgrade is finally launching next week.
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Real Trophy “Toad”
It’s Monday—ready to meet a 24-inch Montana brown trout?
Jun 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Clark Fork River Fishing Report 6.6.25
Warm weather, clear water, and a full hatch progression make this the perfect week to hit the Clark Fork—just watch for tight log jams and sketchy stretches upstream…
Jun 7, 2025 · Kamp Cook
Catch up with all the updated fishing reports from around Montana.
Montana Outdoor Radio Show · June 7th
Jun 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.5.25
The bite’s been hot—walleye in the 50s, smallmouth stacking up deep, pike slowing down, and surprise salmon showing up all over the system…
Jun 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bridge Washout Blocks Route to Slippery Ann
Heads up, anglers: A MORS follower reported a closure due to a bridge washout—plan your paddlefishing routes accordingly!
Jun 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Going Fishing for a Day of Family Fun on June 7th
Get ready to reel in the fun!!!
Jun 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.5.25
The Yellowstone is dropping fast…
Jun 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.3.25
The Jefferson is still running high and muddy, but for those watching the windows—there’s gold in the murk if you time it right.
Jun 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Nelson Reservoir Gives Up Walleyes During Tough Bite Monday
Cold front or not, the code was cracked on Nelson Reservoir!
Jun 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Fishing Report 6.2.25
Yellowstone’s open, the trout are hungry, and the Madison’s on fire — grab your fly box and don’t sleep on this bite!
Jun 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
Jun 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorenson 6.1.25
Walleye and pike fishing on Nelson has been strong…
Jun 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fishing Report 5.28.25
The Missouri is fishing hot right now—match the hatch with the right flies and you'll be in for some killer dry fly action…
May 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25
Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….
May 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.25
Bite’s on! Walleye, smallmouth, and pike are all playing nice—just bring your jigs, plastics, and a bucket of minnows…
May 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Fishing Report 5.29.25
Runoff’s knocking—get your Madison fix while the river’s still fishable!
May 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Rock Creek Fishing Report 5.26.25
Big bugs are here—Salmonflies are popping on Rock Creek, and it’s only getting better from here…
May 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.25.25
The Kootenai’s fishing hot—for now—so hit it before the big flow show starts Tuesday and turns it into a float-only rodeo….
May 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26
Rainbows, walleye, and perch are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with trolling, jigging, and shoreline setups producing steady action throughout the region.
May 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jefferson River Fishing Report 5.23.25
The Jefferson is flirting with fishability, but with runoff looming and warm temps rising, don’t count on it being your weekend sweetheart.
May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kalispell Fishing Report 5.21.25
Rare late May fly fishing conditions are prime on Kalispell-area rivers—but with warm weather coming soon, now’s the time to go!
May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025
Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.
May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.22.25
From shallow smallmouth to deep lake trout, this week’s bite brought wind, cold temps, and just enough action to keep rods bending across the board…
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where
It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….