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Hook, Line and Ladle: Walleye Chowder Recipe

Aug 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

It’s not about the type or size of rod you have when you’re catching big ones

In a true “fishing tale” moment, John Tyler Rutherford from West Virginia made history with an unexpected catch on his […]

Aug 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite

The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect […]

Aug 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.19.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really holding up with action happening throughout the reservoir. Around Hellgate and south to Goose […]

Aug 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.18.24

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

Aug 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

Macman Fishing Report 8.17.24

Fishermen: The whitefish bite is still on. Will last another month At Elmo they are in 53-58 feet and 45 […]

Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

WATCH: Record Chinook Salmon Catch

Get ready to witness history in the making! Join us as we reveal the incredible moment when a record-breaking Chinook […]

Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals

Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana […]

Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Mastering Salmon Season: Proven Tips and Tools by Don Wilkins for Big Catches 8.16.24

This salmon season has been far and away the best I’ve ever had so in the spirit of what this […]

Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant

Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Captain’s Weekly Salmon Report Fort Peck 8.15.24

The pictures tell the story. The salmon bite has picked up every single day for anglers in the Captain’s boat. […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River

WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.15.24

Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 3 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Ramp at dam is operational. Fishing for walleye & […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck

Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in […]

Aug 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.14.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 12, 2024) The perch bite has been […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers

HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

Official Press Release: State Record Chinook Salmon

Pending Helena approval, a new state record Chinook salmon was caught on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday, August 9th. At […]

Aug 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Young Angler Catches Huge Lake Trout on Flathead Lake

Young Braxton Griffiths landed a monster lake trout while jigging for whitefish with his dad, Collin, on Flathead Lake! This […]

Aug 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24

Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to […]

Aug 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.11.24

Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) – The lake has been heating up (in more ways […]

Aug 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

IDFG: F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River

On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place […]

Aug 10, 2024 · Kamp Cook

Possible New state record salmon out of Fort Peck

Waiting for verification but we have a new state record and weekly leader! This salmon weighed in at 32.62 lbs! […]

Aug 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.8.24

Fresno is 32% full, inflow 22 cfs & outflow 101 cfs. Not much structure is left in the water. Limits […]

Aug 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, […]

Aug 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

King Salmon Fishing report for the Week from Fort Peck

The Captain and Black Jaw Fly Guy Gary Rueb had some salmon success this week. They caught a big one […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 8.7.24

During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (August 1 – August 4), angler effort decreased […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Sneak Peek: Discover the Ultimate Fish ID Tool with Dr. Christopher Guy on the next MT Outdoor Podcast

Get ready for an exciting sneak peek of the next episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week, Downrigger Dale […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Color Matters: A Newbie Fisherman’s Guide to Luring Walleye

Choosing the right lure color can make or break your walleye fishing trip. According to WalleyeX, walleyes see colors differently […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.7.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 5, 2024) Rainbow fishing continues to be […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck

Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Alligator in Lake Erie?

Meanwhile, in the midwest…. A relaxing Sunday on Lake Erie turned into panic for a local family when Erie resident […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.4.24

Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) -Theres been plenty of gulpers on the north shore, key […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Another Fort Peck First!

Tucker Mead, 8 years old, from Butte caught his first walleye on Saturday! We know it won’t be his last, […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]

Aug 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Pen-Size Fishing Pole

Just when you think fishing poles can’t get more compact! Would you give this pen rod a try? I mean, […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake

Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Collin Griffith Fishes Fort Peck

Collin Griffith, from Missoula, teamed up with buddies Mike Gornick and Todd Green, also from Missoula, and guide Scott Collinsworth […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.2.24

Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Ross Tate, one of the best lake whitefish […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Whitefish Bite is Good!

Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update 7.31.24

During last week’s interval for the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 25 – July 28), angler effort decreased slightly, […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

25-pound Godzilla Salmon Caught on Peck

Kathy Goodman and her husband, Jody, from Great Falls caught a 25-pound salmon on Fort Peck Tuesday. Here are the […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher

Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Rueb and Captain Score a Salmon

There have been some huge salmon caught this year on Fort Peck. Congratulations to the anglers that were in the […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

BIGGEST BUTTS!!! by Montana Grant

Anglers love to catch big fish. The main theme of many of their fish stories is how long, how fat, […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]

Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Almost a Record! Don Jamison’s Epic Salmon Catch

Don Jamison from Nashua made waves at Fort Peck today with an impressive catch: a monster salmon weighing 31 lbs […]