Search results for: “walleye”
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Aqua Creek Products in Missoula is Making Waves and Powering Inclusive Adventures
Aqua Creek is helping Wheelchairs & Walleyes make the outdoors accessible for all—one adaptive adventure at a time.
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Best Fish to Eat in Montana
In Big Fish Fry Country, the tastiest Montana fish isn’t just what you catch—it’s how you clean, cook, and sweeten it that makes it a true catch of the day. More from Montana Grant here!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26
Rainbows, walleye, and perch are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with trolling, jigging, and shoreline setups producing steady action throughout the region.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.22.25
From shallow smallmouth to deep lake trout, this week’s bite brought wind, cold temps, and just enough action to keep rods bending across the board…
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Montana Lake Fishing Reports
Montana is home to numerous lakes, each offering unique fishing opportunities. Here are some of the major fishing lakes in […]
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.19.25
Rainbows are hot, walleye are spotty, and trolling’s the ticket across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—just watch the weather and match the hatch with spinners, crawlers, or buggers….
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Final results Crooked Creek Tourney on Fort Peck
48 teams battled it out on Fort Peck Reservoir in the Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament Friday and Saturday! See the winning team’s total weight, which approached triple digits!
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Weekly Montana Fishing Report for 5-17-25
The fish are biting, and we’ve got the scoop. Tune in for the latest reports from guides, bait shops, and […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.12.25
Walleye are heating up on Hauser, rainbows are cruising Holter, and Canyon Ferry anglers are switching tactics as spring fishing kicks into high gear across the reservoirs….
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Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.8.25
From feisty pike that’ll hit anything to bass moving in like spring breakers, the bite is hot—if you’re willing to move, jig, and maybe dodge a few overachieving lake trout…
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Behind the Badge – Being Greedy Never Pays and Sometimes it Costs
Greedy anglers in North Dakota tried to outfish the law—and found themselves underwater in more ways than one….
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.5.25
From shoreline strikes to deep-water trolls, rainbows and walleyes are keeping Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter anglers reeling in the action—no matter your bait, there’s a bite waiting…
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Montana Fishing Reports for 5-3-25
Our team of Montana correspondents has been out on the water this week, from Fort Peck to Flathead, and the […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Where Little Fish Go To Get Big…And We Mean Really Big
The 2025 Walleye Egg Collection is in the Books. Rigger and the Captain Take a Deep Dive Into What it all Means For Montana’s Walleye Fishermen & Women…
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Get Hooked on Hell Creek at Hell Creek Marina
From boat shines to big bites, Hell Creek Marina is your year-round launchpad for all things Fort Peck!
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Fort Peck’s Rock Creek Marina Officially Opens Friday, May 2nd for the Season
Burgers, boats, and brand-new pizzas—Rock Creek Marina is back and ready to make you feel like family…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.1.25
From deep water surprises to shoreline hotspots, this week brought a little bit of everything at Fort Peck.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.28.25
Spring fishing is heating up across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter — from shoreline rainbows to deep-water walleye, there’s action for every angler!
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Fish Fumbling
Montana Grant dives deep into the controversial ‘Playing God’ experiment on Yellowstone’s Gibbon River — read more to uncover the untold history and consequences…
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Montana Fishing Reports for 4/26/25
This week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we have the latest fishing reports from across the state. Whether you’re […]
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.24.25
Spring is heating up on Fort Peck with walleye, smallmouth, northerns—and even a few surprise lakers—making for a solid week of multi-species action in shallow water.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.21.25
Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…
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Back by Popular Demand: The Podcast Everyone’s Talking About – “Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Fins” Returns This Week!
Back by popular demand, this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast dives deep into the surprising fish behind Fort Peck’s trophy giants—don’t miss “Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Fins.”
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Montana Fishing Reports for 4/19/25
Spring fishing in Montana means one thing: you never know what you’re gonna get. This week on the Montana Outdoor […]
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.17.25
Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.14.25
You’re in luck if you’re after rainbows in the Helena area reservoirs…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The History and Effects of the Introduction of the Cisco into Fort Peck Reservoir
What do deep-water monsters and a double bacon cheeseburger have in common? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast to find out…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Downrigger Talks About the Fort Peck Cisco with Andrew McKean
What do a double bacon cheeseburger and Fort Peck’s biggest fish have in common?
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25
Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…
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Head of the Class
Big fish means big flavor, and if you’re tossing the head, you’re wasting the best part…
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Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp’s Free Seminar Lineup Casts Big Knowledge
Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp’s April 12th lineup hooks you up with pro tips, big tricks, and a boatload of knowledge…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25
Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.3.25
Peck is ice-free, the docks are in, and the fish are waking up—grab your jigs, because it’s time to reel in some action…
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Fort Peck Flashback with Trevor Johnson of Kit’s Tackle
Before Trevor Johnson set the Montana state record for walleye, he gave us a glimpse of Fort Peck’s giants in this throwback video!
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Rocky Mountain Roe
Don’t toss those fish eggs—turn Montana’s overlooked roe into gourmet Rocky Mountain Caviar Ravioli and impress your guests! More from Montana Grant here…
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FISH BATTER UP!!!
Crispy, golden, and downright delicious—this fish batter recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your fresh catch! More on this from Montana Grant here…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: A Deep Dive with Joe Herbold
Don’t miss this Montana Outdoor Podcast episode that drops tomorrow as Downrigger Dale and Joe Herbold dive into Walleye tournament history, top fishing tips and a shot at a $10K prize—watch the sneak peek now!
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Postal Service Lures Customers with New Stamps
The stamps showcase five popular lure designs through striking close-up photographs.
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.10.25
Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those willing to take precautions, the fishing has been excellent across Helena area waters.
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CANYON FERRY FRIDAY!!!
Thighs of steel, icy battles, and one ‘King of the Ice Holes’—Montana Grant’s latest adventure on the frozen lake was nothing short of awesome!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25
See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!
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Helena Area Fishing Report with Bart at Capital Sports
Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, Regulating Reservoir
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Ice Fishing Just Took a Strange Turn for Mike Violette—You Have to See This!
Mike Violette drilled into the ice expecting fish—but what he found bubbling beneath the surface left him with a mystery…
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Gaff It!!!
Tired of losing fish at the ice hole? A well-placed gaff might be the game-changer you need to land your catch—and keep it off the ‘one that got away’ list! Read more from Montana Grant here…
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A Fort Peck Giant That Almost Became A State Record
One fish, 17.66 pounds, and a near brush with history—Kyle Sando’s legendary Fort Peck catch keeps anglers dreaming big!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.24.25
Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those venturing out, the fish are biting—here’s where and how to reel them in safely!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Dave Chichester Talks About the History of Plugit Tackle, How He Started the Company and How to Use His Incredible Lures
From DIY lures to a booming tackle business, Dave Chichester of Plugit Tackle spills the secrets behind his wooden plugs, monster trout tactics, and the surprising twist on the wood he uses—tune in to this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast to reel in all the details!
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: The Art of Tackle and How Plugit Hooks the Big Ones on MT Outdoor Podcast
Discover how Plugit Tackle’s handcrafted wooden lures are reeling in Montana’s biggest fish, from giant Rainbow Trout to Walleye and Pike! Check out this exclusive sneak peek before the big episode drops tomorrow!