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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Is All About the Royal Season for Fort Peck’s Kings

Nov 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead […]

Nov 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort Peck

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24

Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Oct 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.31.24

Smallmouth-Lots of active fish still being found around rocky shorelines and points in 5-20 feet of water,slip bobbers and minnows […]

Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Man gets creative pulling his boat

However you can do it, being resourceful is the best way to get what needs to be done…done. Check out […]

Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update by IDFG 10.29.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 21 through October 27, 2024. Angler […]

Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Missouri River Fishing Report below Holter Dam by House of Fly 10.24.24

Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 2920 CFS Water Temp: 54 Degrees Summary: With the sun being out today, keeping stealthy and trying hard […]

Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]

Oct 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

Bitterroot River Fishing Report by Freestone Fly Shop 10.21.24

The main stem of the Bitterroot has had some consistent afternoon dry fly action. Lots of Mahogany Duns and BWO’s […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.24.24

Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir

Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24

Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Oct 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

WHERE TO FISH? by Montana Grant

We have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In […]

Oct 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Nelson Reservoir Produces

Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 Results

UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing

Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]

Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24

Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]

Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant

Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]

Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24

Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]

Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP Salmon Shocking in Action

Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]

Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24

Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]

Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Montana Blast and Cast

Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]

Oct 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results

Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder

Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem

George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24

Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24

Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24

Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!

by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results

Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]

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 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]

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 […]