May 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Paddlefish Update: 5/16/24
Welcome to the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season! Opening day of the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season is in the […]
May 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.15.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 15, 2024) The Jefferson River […]
May 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
CPW’s Successful Effort: Eliminating Invasive Carp from Arvada’s Water
According to a press release and social media posts by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), a recent operation led by […]
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Paddlefish Season Is Just About Here!
We are quickly approaching the (yellow tag) paddlefish season here in eastern Montana. Below you will find some helpful information […]
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days Final Results
The 2024 Spring Mack Days Event on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended Saturday May […]
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
NW MT Fishing Report by the 5.11.24
Fishermen: Lots of perch at the city docks using fuzz bugs and nightcrawlers. Lake Mary Ronan Salmon improving as oxygen […]
May 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Interesting Trip to Canyon Ferry
Bert Bartle and his father, Herb, headed to Canyon Ferry recently and had a pretty interesting trip. Here’s how it […]
May 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
More Types of Fishermen…Can You Relate?
Do you know these types of fishermen? Or are you one? 😀
May 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
MANNERS MATTER!!! by Montana Grant
It used to be that most new fishermen were gradually introduced to the sport of fly fishing by a family […]
May 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Conservation License still required HELENA – Want to do something special for you mom this Mother’s Day? Take her fishing. No […]
May 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.9.24
Fresno is 65% full, inflow is 2294 cfs & outflow is 44 cfs. Resent rain has been very beneficial for […]
May 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Another Monster Walleye out of Peck
Congratulations to Dan Peterson of Lewistown, who landed and released this impressive walleye just a couple of Sundays ago at […]
May 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.7.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
May 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
New Record Set: Angler Smashes 43-Year-Old Perch Catch in Lake Michigan
Check it out: A Hoosier fisherman just made a splash with the biggest yellow perch catch Indiana’s seen in over […]
May 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
Trout numbers increase in some areas Trout numbers increase in some areas WISE RIVER – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 8 Update
Only one weekend left in the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake! The event began March 14th […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.6.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are still being caught by shore anglers on the north end at Chinamen’s and Shannon and at […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISHING SURVIVAL KIT!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen are addicted to fishing. They can’t look at water without wondering what kind of fish swimming may be there. […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24
Montana Hebgen: The ice is almost completely off the arms and main lake respectively, with what’s left being centralized around the […]
May 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fishing Report by the Macman
Fishermen: Mission Dam, evening bite worms and spinners. Crow Reservoir Trout on bottom, no small mouth. Perch spawned out so […]
May 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: The Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day
May the Fourth be with You Today …..and on that note, check out this post by FWP about the Chinook […]
May 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
TX Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit Fishes for Stolen Vehicles
According to a recent post on social media, at a fishing tournament like the Sealy Big Bass Splash Tournament, there’s […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24
Fresno is 48% full, inflow 567 inflow, outflow is 42 cfs. Main ramp at the dam is open. Fishing has […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Final walleye Egg Collection Count in Fort Peck
Posted April 30– -by biologist Heath Headley The weather conditions have continued to cooperate in the Big Dry Arm of […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update
Anglers fishing the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event have increased the total number of lake trout entries to 29,228. […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 4.29.24
*Pardon our dust, The first report of the year is always a rough one! The Gallatin as well as the […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Another Great Day at Nelson Reservoir Sunday
Brian Olson took the Captain to Nelson Reservoir Sunday, and they got into some nice walleyes. Olson says the spawn […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
17.76 Pound Walleye Caught on Fort Peck Sunday
Jason Mundel an outfitter on Fort Peck caught a huge walleye Sunday. The walleye weighed over 18 pounds and started […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Shore anglers fishing for rainbows on the north end at Chinamen’s, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful […]
Apr 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
60 lbs+ Wins Fort Peck Walleye Tough Guy Tourney
The wait is finally over! The results of the Tough Guy Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck are in, and they […]
Apr 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
Nelson Reservoir Fishing with Brian Olson 4.27.24
Fishing on Nelson is good. We fished for less than 3 hours, kept our limit & released several. These are […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.25.24
Fresno is 41% full, inflow 556 cfs & outflow 42 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Look for […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
The BIGGER the BETTER!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen have great imaginations. A successful outing must include how many and how big the fishing was. You must figure […]
Apr 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Gary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case
Here’s some interesting news from a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The following is from McRae-Helena, Georgia. […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 23, 2024. The data included in this […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
There is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]
Apr 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fisherman harpooned after argument over catch size
Well, talk about a fishy situation! According to an article by Brittany Kasko via Fox News, Sujit Klingtalay and his […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24
Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Flathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines. Rainbows […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.11.24
Fresno is 35% full. Inflow 124 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Reservoir is ice free & dock at the ramp […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done […]