Join the 40th Annual Walleyes Unlimited Banquet on March 21 in Wolf Point, Montana, featuring dinner, raffles, and prizes, while supporting fish conservation and outdoor recreation efforts.
MinnDak Outdoors hits the Missouri River below a dam for early spring walleye—covering lure and bait approach, subtle bites, and the full catch-clean-cook experience from riverbank to plate.
In a new on-the-water video, Tom Boley breaks in a new Warrior Boat while targeting early-spring walleyes with a simple, effective plan: jig live bait on channel points, lean on sensitive gear for subtle bites, and use modern electronics (plus dependable battery power) to fish with more confidence.
Walleyes Unlimited of Montana’s Jim Rettig Memorial Scholarship is back, offering at least two $1,500 scholarships each year for WUM members and their dependent children heading to college this fall. Applications are due April 1, and winners will be notified by letter no later than July 1.
Montana FWP’s latest Helena-area reservoir update: ice is extremely variable, with open water in spots. Here’s where anglers are finding rainbows, walleye, perch, kokanee, and burbot—plus what’s being used and where conditions are unsafe.
Fort Peck Reservoir is shaping up to be a steady, predictable fishing year in 2026. Water levels are expected to […]
Anglers should exercise caution due to varying ice conditions. Fishing yields include rainbows at Canyon Ferry and Helena Valley, while Hauser and Holter have mostly open water and unstable ice.
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
Using horizontal baits like the Jigging Rap enhances ice fishing effectiveness by covering more water. Tony Roach recommends fast, aggressive jigging followed by subtle motions to entice walleye bites.
Minnesota may reduce its daily walleye limit from six to four due to environmental pressures and advanced fishing technology, prompting questions about similar actions in Montana’s fisheries.
Ice conditions vary greatly, affecting fishing opportunities. Rainbows, kokanee, and perch are being caught with specific baits in various locations.
Results from Smith Lake Jan 17th 2026 Perch Assault!! This is our 20 year anniversary of the Perch Assault we […]
