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From Catching to Conflict
Read More: From Catching to ConflictWhat started as a peaceful fishing trip quickly turned into a catch-and-release debate with a side of unsolicited lecturing.
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[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye
Read More: [VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound WalleyeTikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are […]
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Top 10 Interesting Fishing Stories that Got Real…Quickly
Read More: Top 10 Interesting Fishing Stories that Got Real…QuicklyEver had a fishing trip take a turn for the weird? These crazy stories might make you wonder what you’re about to catch the next time you throw your line in the water.
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Solid Saturday Ice Fishing Nelson Creek at Fort Peck
Read More: Solid Saturday Ice Fishing Nelson Creek at Fort PeckEthan Noser from Nashua, MT and Don Wilkins and Glasgow, MT had a good morning Saturday fishing walleye through the […]
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[VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort Peck
Read More: [VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort PeckThis video showcases an ice fishing expedition while targeting Walleye ended up catching a Burbot aka “Ling” on Fort Peck […]
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[VIDEO] Early Season Ice Fishing Safety Tips with Don Wilkins
Read More: [VIDEO] Early Season Ice Fishing Safety Tips with Don WilkinsDon Wilkins who is a fishing guide on Fort Peck and avid reporter Montana Outdoor gives us a few important […]
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Tongue River Reservoir Ice Report 12.12.24
Read More: Tongue River Reservoir Ice Report 12.12.24Warm winds keep ice growth slow at Tongue River Reservoir
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Benefits of Releasing Large Mature Walleyes
Read More: Benefits of Releasing Large Mature WalleyesRecent scientific research underscores the critical role that large, mature fish play in sustaining healthy fish populations. These “Big Old […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.12.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.12.24Tip-ups near shore in shallow water are your best bet at Fresno – get the fishing deets on both Fresno and Nelson from Brian Olson here!
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2024-2025 Approved Montana Ice Fishing Tournaments
Read More: 2024-2025 Approved Montana Ice Fishing TournamentsClick here to view the approved Montana Ice Fishing Tournaments for 2024/2025.
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.11.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.11.24Caught on tip-ups, broke off by bigger bites, and battling 50 mph gusts—Fort Peck fishing was anything but boring this week.
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MT. GRANT’S WORKSHOP #4: DIY Rod Holder
Read More: MT. GRANT’S WORKSHOP #4: DIY Rod HolderDiscover from Montana Grant how the trusty Silo Rod Holder saves the day on slick ice and beyond, plus how you can DIY your own sturdy setup for fishing success.
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.11.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.11.24Dive into the statewide report for all the fishing deets—We have the scoop to keep your lines tight and your stories bigger!
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Flint Creek Fishing Report via Flint Creek Outdoors 12.8.24
Read More: Flint Creek Fishing Report via Flint Creek Outdoors 12.8.24Flint Creek’s flowing and the fish are biting. Warm weather’s kept things open, but the freeze is creeping in—time to perfect those casts before winter takes over.
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Early Season Montana Ice – Things to Remember
Read More: Early Season Montana Ice – Things to Rememberis not always nice. This time last year many of us were already on the hard water. That is not […]
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Hebgen Lake Ice Report – Montana
Read More: Hebgen Lake Ice Report – MontanaRainbow point 5.5” Yellowstone Holiday 4” Happy hour 1.5” Kirkwood 1.5” Dam 1.5” The cold springs and some bays on […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.5.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.5.24Ready to jig, tip, and test your luck at Fresno or Nelson? Stay safe out there!
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 12/5/24
Read More: Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 12/5/24Current Fishing Report for Fort Peck Reservoir – December 2024 Winter has arrived at Fort Peck Reservoir, and anglers are […]
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How to Clean Your Perch without Losing Your Cool
Read More: How to Clean Your Perch without Losing Your CoolLearn the quick and easy way to clean your perch after ice fishing (and keep your limbs intact)!
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DIY Ice Rod: Fishing Fail to Winter Win
Read More: DIY Ice Rod: Fishing Fail to Winter WinTurn your broken ultra-light fishing rod into an ice fishing rig—because who needs perfection when you have creativity?
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24
Read More: Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.4.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.4.24Looking for the best place to cast your line? We have all the intel you need, no fish tales included.
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 12.3.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 12.3.24Cold waters and hot catches—Thanksgiving week brought success downstream on the Upper Salmon River, but icy challenges upstream. Here’s the final steelhead scoop for Fall 2024.
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Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024
Read More: Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to […]
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Here’s a Classic Early Ice Video to Get You in the Ice Fishing Mood
Read More: Here’s a Classic Early Ice Video to Get You in the Ice Fishing MoodThinking about hitting Cooney Reservoir for some early ice action? Check out this perfect throwback video to get you in the mood!
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.28.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.28.24Fresno is 18% full with no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 72% full with no in or […]
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Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.27.24
Read More: Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.27.24We didn’t fish the lake this past week due to the cold and instead made a run down fishing the […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 11.26.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 11.26.24This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.21.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.21.24Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by IDFG 11.19.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by IDFG 11.19.24This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]
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Getting Ready for Ice Fishing?
Read More: Getting Ready for Ice Fishing?Who is ready for ice fishing?!
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Hook, Line, and Submarine
Read More: Hook, Line, and SubmarineAccording to an article via the Daily Mail, a Norwegian fishing boat named ‘Island Boy’ was out for a regular […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]
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It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson Reservoir
Read More: It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson ReservoirThe Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]
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FWP News: Commission passes regulations aimed at bull trout protection
Read More: FWP News: Commission passes regulations aimed at bull trout protectionHELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved additional protections for bull trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.14.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.14.24Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]
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Get Hooked on a Good Time: Montana PikeMasters Annual Fundraising Banquet
Read More: Get Hooked on a Good Time: Montana PikeMasters Annual Fundraising BanquetMark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 11.12.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 11.12.24This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead […]
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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Read More: Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing SurpriseLast week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
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Missouri River Fishing Report via House of Fly 11.5.24
Read More: Missouri River Fishing Report via House of Fly 11.5.24Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 3180 CFS Water Temp: 50 Degrees Today’s Tips: Nymphing deep in the morning will get fish to […]
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Read More: A Veterans Day TributeToday we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24
Read More: Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24
Read More: Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Is All About the Royal Season for Fort Peck’s Kings
Read More: Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Is All About the Royal Season for Fort Peck’s KingsGet ready for a deep dive into the Kings of Fort Peck! This week, on Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24
Read More: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead […]
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FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort Peck
Read More: FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort PeckMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24
Read More: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
