Jul 11, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish marking strategy helps biologists differentiate between wild trout and hatchery trout
While an adipose fin may seem unnecessary for a fish, FWP biologists can find it helpful in distinguishing a wild trout from a hatchery trout or, in Holter Lake, between two strains of hatchery fish.
Jul 11, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Gov. Gianforte Announces Agreement To Improve Instream Flows in Clark Fork River
Governor Greg Gianforte announced an agreement between the State of Montana and Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) that secures water releases from Silver Lake to improve instream flows in the Clark Fork River.
Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.10.25
Walleye, lake trout, and salmon are all on the bite!
Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.9.25
Big bugs, steady flows, and bruiser trout….
Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
If It Floats, It Boats
Don't judge a boat by its shape…
Jul 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.9.25
Angler effort surged over the holiday week on the Upper Salmon River…
Jul 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Stillwater River Fishing Report 7.9.25
The Stillwater is back in action if you're looking beyond the Yellowstone…
Jul 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Fish That Are Not Welcome at Lake Lowell
What started as one surprise catch has turned into a full-blown invasion…
Jul 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Fishing Report 7.7.25
If you’re not fishing this stretch, you’re missing out — the action is nonstop…
Jul 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Salmon Slayer is Slaying on Fort Peck
Salmon are biting and walleye teams are pre-fishing—lake action is heating up just in time for the Governor’s Cup!
Jul 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.7.25
Walleye are heating up and rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter…
Jul 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Boulder River Fishing Report 7.3.25
Discover why the Boulder River’s chilly, crystal-clear flows are delivering some of the best dry-fly action in July—perfect for wading or floating anglers…
Jul 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
When the Catch Gets Creepy
This angler's catch is downright creepy…even if it's fake…
Jul 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Area Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report for 7.3.25
The latest and greatest is right here from Madison River Outfitters!
Jul 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River and Livingston Area Fly Fishing Report 6.30.25
High temps and early runoff are pushing Montana’s rivers ahead of schedule—enjoy the bite now, but fish with care….
Jul 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.3.25
Fishing has been hot all around this week!
Jul 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Western Montana Fishing Report by John Perry 6.29.25
John Perry has his latest fishing report in video form here…
Jul 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 6.30.25
Every river, creek, and lake in southwest Montana seems to be firing — it’s one of those rare, glorious windows where everything is fishing awesome, and it won’t last long…
Jul 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson Showing How Catch & Release Is Done
Check out this awesome catch and release by Kit's Tackle's Trevor Johnson!
Jul 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
10 Year Old Catches Nice Fort Peck Walleye
At just 10 years old, Cooper Green hooked a walleye worth bragging about at Fort Peck!
Jun 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn Fishing Report and a Trout Glamour Shot
When the Bighorn delivers awesome pictures, it really delivers!
Jun 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25
Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…
Jun 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25
Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it's dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!
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?