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 […]

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24

Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024

The following information is provided by Idaho Fish and Game: The information on this page reflects harvest results for these […]

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 3 Results

2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake continues on until November 3rd. Anglers just completed the third week of the […]

Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

Nice Pike at Peck

Jackee Beck from Deer Lodge hit the water by the powerhouse below Fort Peck dam on Sunday and nailed this […]

Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.23.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole […]

Sep 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River

HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been […]

Sep 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.19.24

Fresno is 23% full, inflow 88 cfs & outflow 63 cfs. The ramp at the dam is still usable. For […]

Sep 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.19.24

Fishing Report Salmon- Salmon are in the bays and Wednesday morning there were dozens of them in the Marina bay,we […]

Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results

The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event […]

Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall.  Walleye and […]

Sep 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.12.24

Still catching some salmon on flasher/fly and Brad’s mini black jack combos in the Flat Lake area and the face […]

Sep 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.12.24

Fresno is 24% full with a slight inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is usable. For best […]

Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana

GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River […]

Sep 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

New MT State Record Chinook Salmon song: Big Catch on a Budget

Proof of the popularity, and oddity, of catching salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir is the media coverage Fauth’s new record […]

Sep 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Don Wilkins Weekly Salmon Report 9.6.24

The fishing is starting to get more unpredictable and a bit slower and the fish seem to be confined to […]

Sep 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.5.24

Fresno is 26% full with no inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is still usable. Fish […]

Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 9.5.24

Seems like the salmon season is in a transition mode on Fort Peck. The fish seem to be staging for […]

Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Hawg hunting–Lunker Fort Peck chinook salmon lure anglers

There are so many intricacies to fishing for chinook salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir it can be a bit intimidating. […]

Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies

  When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few […]

Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

“Geeze!”: Jaxon Krall’s Giant Tiger Trout Reels in State Record

Jaxon Krall, a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer, just made a big splash in the fishing world by landing a record-breaking […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth […]

Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch

A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? […]

Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.1.24

Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key […]

Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home

NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd […]

Sep 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Canyon Ferry Adventuring

If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here […]