Jul 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tiber Walleye Fishing Tournament Results Are In!

We have the final results–What a great tournament! Congratulations to first place team, Lance Kresge and Dan Peterson!  

Jul 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Final Results Are In for the 2023 Hell Creek Walleye Fishing Tournament

The exhilarating finale of the 2023 Hell Creek Walleye Fishing Tournament is upon us! This highly anticipated event promised to […]

Jul 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tiber Walleye Tourney Day One Results

Here are the Tiber Walleye Tournament results for day one! ![pdf-embedder url=”https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tiber-2023-day-1.pdf” title=”Tiber 2023 day 1″]

Jul 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Over 50 pounds leads First Day at Hell Creek Walleye Tournament

Congratulations to the day one leaders of the Hell Creek Fishing Tournament. Wyatt Griffin and Kirk Boyer are leading day […]

Jul 22, 2023 · Montana Grant

BEST OF THE BEST!!!

  We have all been influenced by great mentors and fishermen. As kids, we were exposed to men and women […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

They Call Him “The Salmon Slayer”

Scott Collinsworth jumped in Bill Zarahdka’s “Time off” boat this morning for a salmon trip he won’t soon forget on […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.20.23

Fresno is 70% full and the outflow is 3x greater than inflow. Walleye fishing is good. Try fishing near Browns […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Whitefish are on!

Here is the latest whitefish report from the Macwoman, Paula Zimmer: Big Arm is seeing hoardes of whitefish.   Fishermen caught […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Montana Grant

BUBBLE BOBBERS!!!

Back in the day, Bubbles were a modified bobber that we used to fly fish with a spinning rod. You […]

Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on Jefferson, Beaverhead and Bitterroot rivers

Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions […]

Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update 7.18.23

This will be the last week that the fishery is open. Hi everyone, Before getting into the fishery estimates from […]

Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Governor catches personal best walleye

It was a great weekend back in Fort Peck at the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. Governor Greg Ginaforte caught […]

Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.17.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleye fishing is very good around Ponds 2 and 3 and the river mouth in 20 feet of water.  […]

Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Salmon Sunday with “The Slayer” on Fort Peck

Bill Zahradka “The Salmon Slayer“, from Wolf Point, took the Captain and his nephew Jon Ward, from South Dakota, salmon and […]

Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.16.23

Madison River Outfitters says “Get out there and throw a caddis!” Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better […]

Jul 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

BERTHA’S BEST!!!

Over the years I have guided boatloads of fishermen. Some were celebrities, many were newbies, and lots of kids. I […]

Jul 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 MT Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament Results are in!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament–Brem Phipps and Clyde Phipps from Jordan, MT […]

Jul 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

THE BUTT FLY!!!

Every fly angler has a ton of their favorite flies. One box may be full of nymphs, another is loaded […]

Jul 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

SALMON FLY SUFFERING!!!

It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]

Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Big weights in Big Waves for Day 1 Leaders Montana’s Governor’s Cup Walleye Tourney

Day 1 of the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye tournament has come to an end with Josh Kittleson of Glasgow and […]

Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP “kids to fish” progam allows anglers to borrow gear and tackle for free

Over 40 rod loaner sites, and 350 rods, can be found in northeast Montana GLASGOW – A popular Montana Fish, […]

Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.14.23

Fresno is 85% full. Walleye fishing is good. 8’-12’ are the best depths. Fish the weed and break lines. Main […]

Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Young Catfish Carter Catches of Course Catfish

This is Carter Harden, pictured above, with his catfish. He is 6-years-old and was fishing with his dad, Jeremy, on […]

Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Update from Fort Peck Marina regarding fire

Fort Peck Marina shared this post on social media at 9:43PM on Thursday, July 13, 2023: Well we had a […]

Jul 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

CHEATERS!!!

Fishing used to be about having fun. We all tried to catch a biggun, or a stringer full. Today, tournaments […]

Jul 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!

  Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update – 7.12.23

Angler effort and catch continued to increase during the past week. Hi everyone, During the third week of the 2023 […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Swan Lake Fishing

Owen Foley, age 12 of Kalispell, had a great day on Swan Lake yesterday! Awesome catches, Owen!

Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Governor’s Cup Week at Fort Peck

Ken Ault from Missoula is pictured with a nice limit of eating walleyes while fishing with the Captain on Tuesday. […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler breaks Invasive Species state record and possibly world record

A press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources revealed that there is a new state record holder in the […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on Sun, Madison rivers

Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you don’t need a fishing pole and still catch a big one

You don’t always need fishing line and a lure to catch fish. (Click the image below to watch something pretty […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.10.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from Ponds 2 and 3, Hellgate […]

Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Youngster’s reaction to catching first fish

It’s always fun to witness anybody catch their first fish, but it is even more fun when they get super […]

Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

SAVE A FISH!!!

Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]

Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

IS NEW BETTER?

Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]

Jul 6, 2023 · Montana Grant

GETTING SKUNKED!!!

Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]

Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Big Walleyes on Peck

Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck and Kirk “The Burger” Boyer from Glasgow caught some beautiful walleyes on Fort Peck recently. […]

Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23

Hi everyone, In the second week of the upper Salmon River fishery, angler effort and catch increased dramatically.  Angler effort increased […]

Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.2.23

The 2023 dry fly bite has finally arrived. Flows are stable, rivers are clearing up, bugs are hatching. Game on! […]

Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate, Goose Bay and Confederate […]

Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Husband-Wife Fort Peck Fishing Success

Greg and Cindy Foley of Kalispell caught 30 and 31-inch walleyes from the Fort Peck dam last week.  Cindy also […]

Jul 2, 2023 · Montana Grant

MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!

Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Kamp Cook

The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp at FT Peck is NOT useable

The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp is not usable. This photo was taken on Sunday June 25 2023. The boat you […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

PAY TO PLAY!!!

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!

Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temps are mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Bottom bouncers with spinner […]

Jun 29, 2023 · Montana Grant

KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!

Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]

Jun 29, 2023 · Montana Grant

BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!

I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]