May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update 5.8.23

There is one week left in the 2023 Spring Mack Days Event. It is not too late to come out […]

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Missouri River Montana May Water Forecast by Headhunters Fly Shop 5.6.23

Higher water? Yes, this month and next. Average? Yeah, it is. A normal winter here in Montana had us upset […]

May 7, 2023 · Montana Grant

X MARKS THE SPOT!!!

Finding that specific fishing hot spot is just half of the battle. Remembering where it is another problem. Oh sure, […]

May 7, 2023 · Montana Grant

RIVER LIVER!!!

As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]

May 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Jerry Johnston Tough Guy Tourney Results 5.6.23

The Tough Guy Walleye Tourney,that took place out of Fort Peck Reservoir at Hell Creek Marina, results are in! Excellent […]

May 6, 2023 · Montana Grant

APRIL ICE!!!

Usually, Ice Men are done fishing by the end of March. The lakes begin to melt, and Spring Runoff can […]

May 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: When Man, Mountain, River and Fish become One | A Conversation with Legendary Guide, John Perry

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger and The Captain sit down with fishing guide and outfitter John Perry, […]

May 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.4.23

Fresno is full of water. Water is stained, and the main lake surface temp is in the 40s. Walleye fishing […]

May 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Are you hooking the trophies…or trying to? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walleye Spawn Update II, May 2, 2023

The walleye trap netting and egg collection effort is in full swing in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tough Guy Walleye Tourney is Saturday

If you’re planning on entering the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament at Hell Creek, note that you need to […]

May 4, 2023 · Montana Grant

NAP TIME!!!

As we get older, we become children again. At age 60, you are allowed to count backwards. This means some […]

May 4, 2023 · Montana Grant

JUST A LITTLE FURTHER!!!

Sometimes an angler must cast a really long way. Perhaps they just saw a huge fish surface, or closer casts […]

May 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishing with kiddos [VIDEO]

Fishing is just as fun for the adults as it is for the kiddos! Check out this footage of a […]

May 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Georgetown Lake scores 1/5 by Blackfoot River Outfitters 4.27.23

OUR REPORT OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:The lake closes to fishing from April 1 – third Saturday in May. Check […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.2.23

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

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update

As the temperatures are rising so does the 2023 Spring Mack Days lake trout fishing total. One hundred ninety-six out […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23

Canyon Ferry:  The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Excited kiddo reeling in a big fish

It’s so awesome to see anybody’s reaction when they are reeling in big ones, but it is even cooler to […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temp mainly in the forties. The clarity is stained. There was some floating ice […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

What did the pike eat?

What is the craziest thing you have ever found in a pike belly?  

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake

Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder?  What a cool catch […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Paddlefish!

This is a sight to see when you’re after paddlefish! Check out this footage from May of last year:

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 4.25.23

As we start to see glimpses of spring, Montana fishing conditions can be as dynamic as the weather. Rivers can […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River

HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Out-of-State News: Whopper of a black crappie caught in Georgia

Wowza!  In out-of-state news, check out this monster black crappie that angler James King, out of Georgia, caught on the […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23

Stream levels down a little below normal level. There are very good midge, BWOs, March Browns and Skwala stonefly hatches […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 6 Update 4.24.23

The Mack Days 2023 Spring total is at 23,517 entries turned in by one hundred eighty-eight anglers out of five […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23

Canyon Ferry:  Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

When the Walleye Spawn is ON

According to Wisconsin.gov, the fish taht are in the Peshtigo River, in Wisconsin, are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!

  Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and […]

Apr 22, 2023 · Montana Grant

THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!

Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23

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

Apr 20, 2023 · Montana Grant

FISH LOAF!!!

Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23

Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream during the past week. The majority of anglers were […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Girl has awesome reaction to catching a fish

Some parents struggle with making all of the right decisions and knowing how to raise a good human being, and […]

Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

WADING UPRIGHT!!!

Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm […]

Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

PRESENTATION!!!

  Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it […]

Apr 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23

It won’t be long, get your boat ready!   (Photo via Levi Johnson)

Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPINNER WINNER!!!

Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked […]

Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant

FREE GEAR!!!

All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.13.23

Fresno is 78.5% full with 3714 cfs coming in and 0 leaving. The reservoir is still ice-covered but ice will […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

How are you Catchin the Big Ones today?

Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

CASTING!!!

Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting […]

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23

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

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23

Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest […]

Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

FISH COOKERY!!!

Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]

Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

STRESS BE GONE!!!

Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is […]

Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!

There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]