Oct 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fishing Report 10.1.25
Cooler temps, rain, and even a chance of snow flurries signal the start of true fall fishing season on the Missouri River…
Oct 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.1.25
The Bighorn River is fishing steady, with reliable nymphing, improving streamer action, and just enough surface activity to keep things interesting..
Oct 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.3.25
Fall fishing is heating up with Lakers deep, Smallmouth hitting paddletails, Pike chasing spoons in the weeds, and salmon stacking in the bays..
Oct 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ruby River Fishing Report 9.30.25
The Ruby River in October offers solitude, steady brown trout action, and the chance to fool spooky risers with tiny flies on crisp fall days…
Oct 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Muskie That Could Have Made History
Did you hear about the angler that pulled up a 59½-inch muskie that would’ve smashed records?
Oct 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.30.25
Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…
Oct 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Snagging Season Is On—But Cleaning Stations Are Off
Fort Peck Marina reminds anglers to plan ahead this snagging season—the fish are running, but the cleaning station is closed.
Oct 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Brief History of Questionable Math
Walleye, weird units, and the lengths humans will go to avoid boring math…
Sep 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.29.25
Cooling temps are firing up Hebgen and Quake Lakes…
Sep 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.29.25
Hook into walleye, perch, rainbows, bass, and even kokanee this fall across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and Helena Valley reservoirs, where the bite is on for anglers using everything from worm harnesses to cowbells…
Sep 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Fishing Report 9.25.25
With cooler mornings, shifting flows, and fall hatches kicking in, the Madison is keeping anglers on their toes this week…
Sep 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.26.25
From shallow weed-bed pike to rocky-shore smallmouth, plus walleye, lake trout, and salmon action, the bite is heating up across the lake…
Sep 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Macman’s Fishing Report 9.23.25
From perch between Cromwell and Wildhorse to lake trout near Yellow Bay and bass in Ninepipe, this week’s Flathead fishing report has hot tips, surprises, and a few mysteries from the Macman…
Sep 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 9.23.25
Cooler nights have fired up the bite at Georgetown Lake, with kokanee and brook trout feeding aggressively and leeches and eggs leading the way..
Sep 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gallatin River Fishing Report 9.23.25
Warm days linger in Bozeman, offering one last shot at hopper eats, October Caddis skates, and streamer chases before fall hatches take over…
Sep 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – week 3 update
Week 3 of the 2025 Fall Mack Days brought big lake trout, tight races at the top of the leaderboard, and plenty of prizes still up for grabs with six weeks left in the tourney!
Sep 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.22.25
Anglers are finding walleyes, rainbows, bass, perch, and even kokanee salmon across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and the Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir.
Sep 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.18.25
Cooler weather has Hebgen and Quake heating up,..
Sep 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Great Braid Debate–Fort Peck Edition
The braid color battle was on at Fort Peck for these anglers….
Sep 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gallatin River Fishing Report 9.15.25
With cooler temps, lighter crowds, and fish looking up for nymphs, droppers, and streamers, the Gallatin is shaping up to be a fall favorite…
Sep 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Area Fishing Report 9.18.25
Afternoons are the sweet spot right now—whether you’re on the Madison, Gallatin, or in the Park, fish are waking up once the water warms…
Sep 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.19.25
Fort Peck fall fishing is heating up across the board!
Sep 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 9.17.25
Summer may be fading, but Montana’s trout are still hungry…
Sep 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
From Trophy Catch to Technicality
Cliff Chamberlan reeled in a 6.1-pound pink salmon on the Salmon River…but why was his catch unrecognized?
Sep 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.17.25
Clouds, cooler temps, and a touch of rain have the bite changing gears..
Sep 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To Clean and Fillet Fresh-Caught Salmon
Check out these tips on how to clean and fillet your salmon!
Sep 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Macman’s Fishing Report 9.15.25
Whether you’re trolling deep or casting shallow, there’s action waiting…
Sep 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.15.25
Walleye, rainbows, perch, and even kokanee are giving anglers plenty of options around Helena-area reservoirs, with the best action coming on cowbells, crawler rigs, and jigs in deeper water…
Sep 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Fishing Report 9.11.25
The fish are still biting—dry flies are tricky, but nymphs, terrestrials, and streamers are putting anglers on the water…
Sep 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9.11.25
Yellowstone’s Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon Rivers are fully open for fall, with rising trout, mayfly hatches, and early migratory fish…
Sep 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.12.25
It was a great week on the water at Fort Peck!
Sep 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.11.25
Cooler weather, hungry trout, and falling leaves—Montana’s lakes and rivers are heating up for fall fishing, and it’s the perfect time to break out your favorite flies!
Sep 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report 9.7.25
The Kootenai is running clear and steady at 6,200 cfs, with terrific late-summer dry fly action..
Sep 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Pablo Reservoir closed for invasive species treatment
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Flathead Irrigation Project, will be treating invasive species in Pablo Reservoir Sept 8th-12th, 2025.
Sep 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Former catch-and-release state record holder gets dethroned…by his wife
Angler Brandi Holt’s 44-inch flathead catfish edges out her husband’s prior record by two inches.
Sep 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
East Fork of Bitterroot River Fishing Report 9.8.25
With low, clear flows and pods of rising trout, the East Fork is serving up technical but rewarding fall fishing for those willing to wade quietly and fish smart…
Sep 8, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Seeley Lake Boat Launch Improvement Project Begins September 8
Construction on the Seeley Lake Boat Launch Project will begin on September 8, 2025, and is scheduled to continue through October 17, 2025.
Sep 8, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Update: Fishing reopens without restrictions on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that were partially closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low flows are now open without restrictions.
Sep 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.8.25
Canyon Ferry’s walleyes are on the chew, with bottom bouncers and bright colors pulling fish from the depths for anglers willing to chase them…
Sep 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gallatin River Fishing Report 9.5.25
With the Gallatin clear and active, foamy terrestrials, caddis, and well-placed droppers are putting fish on the line as summer winds down…
Sep 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.5.25
From twitching tricos on Quake Lake to hungry browns on the Upper Madison, Montana’s rivers are calling for nimble nymphs, flashy streamers, and a keen eye for the next hatch…
Sep 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.5.25
Big salmon on flashers and flies, lake trout stacked deep, and steady walleye and pike action on crankbaits make for excellent fishing right now…
Sep 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fishing Report 9.3.25
From hoppers to streamers, the Missouri River below Holter Dam is serving up plenty of action as healthy trout ride out summer and big browns start moving into pre-spawn mode…
Sep 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana DEQ Denies Petition to Modify the Selenium Standard for Lake Koocanusa
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has denied the petition for rulemaking to modify the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa and the definition of steady state.
Sep 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Captain’s Fort Peck Salmon Weekend Recap 9.2.25
It’s been a grind on Fort Peck lately, but Captain and crew still managed to turn a slow bite into […]
Sep 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.2.25
The perch bite has been amazing lately inside the Canyon and around other points and weed beds throughout Holter while using jigs and worms…"
Sep 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Fishing Report 9.1.25
Drifts, Bugs, and Bighorn Gold….here's the latest report for the Bighorn River…
Aug 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Harmful algal blooms confirmed on several Montana waterbodies
The organisms that produce HABs (cyanobacteria) are a natural part of Montana’s waters, but when conditions are right, their populations can grow and potentially release toxins into the water. Low water levels this time of year can increase the presence of HABs, especially in areas of shallow and warmer water.
Aug 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Fishing partially reopens on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that had been previously closed due to high water temperatures and low flows in Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen to fishing due to recent cooler temperatures and rainfall.
Aug 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Just One Pattern
Could you fish a whole season with just one fly? One angler’s ‘Coachman Summer’ proves it might just make you a better fisherman…read more from Montana Grant here…