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Kootenai River Fsihing Report 7.17.25
Read More: Kootenai River Fsihing Report 7.17.25The Kootenai’s in fine shape with clear water, steady flows, and trout rising happily to caddis and PMDs….summer fishing is on!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.17.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.17.25Salmon fishing on Fort Peck is heating up!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.17.25
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.17.25Hebgen and Quake are hot, the Upper Madison’s turning technical, and Yellowstone’s dry fly game is on—just watch for bears and beat the heat!
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 7.15.25
Read More: Upper Madison River Fishing Report 7.15.25Cooler temps and awesome hatches are serving up some of the best dry fly action in years on the Upper Madison…
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All of Lake Helena experiencing Harmful Algal Bloom
Read More: All of Lake Helena experiencing Harmful Algal BloomLewis and Clark County Public Health is asking you to help them spread the word about a Harmful Algal Bloom on Lake Helena.
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Fish the High Country
Read More: Fish the High CountryAbove 7,000 feet, the fish are hungry, the water’s cold, and the views are unbeatable. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Western Montana Fishing Report 7.13.25
Read More: Western Montana Fishing Report 7.13.25Fishing’s heating up across Western Montana—just don’t sleep on the early bite!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update: 7.15.25
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update: 7.15.25The Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery remains open through the weekend, with next week’s numbers deciding what’s next…
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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 7.15.25
Read More: Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 7.15.25Georgetown Lake is wide open, the bugs are popping, and the fish are feeding…
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Flathead River Fishing Report 7.15.25
Read More: Flathead River Fishing Report 7.15.25The bugs ae throwing a party on the Flathead River, and the trout just RSVP’d…
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Save Wild Trout Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Scientific Reports on Jefferson Basin
Read More: Save Wild Trout Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Scientific Reports on Jefferson Basin“Water-quality monitoring conducted by Save Wild Trout in the Jefferson River basin during 2023 and 2024 identified notable patterns of thermal and oxygen-related stress in three of the four rivers evaluated. Free-flowing systems, including the Big Hole and Jefferson rivers, exhibited widespread impacts with water temperature and dissolved oxygen exceeding thresholds suitable for juvenile or…
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Massive lake trout sets new state record
Read More: Massive lake trout sets new state recordAaron Goettsche is no stranger to monster Lake Trout. An avid angler, fishing rod maker, and longtime veteran on Utah’s/Wyoming’s famous Flaming Gorge Reservoir – a world-renowned fishery known for producing Lake Trout over 30 pounds and occasional giants up to 60 – Aaron knows what a trophy looks like.
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.14.25
Read More: Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.14.25Early mornings are your best bet on Rock Creek this week—beat the heat, dodge hoot owl hours, and target rising fish with PMDs and Sallies before temps climb…
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Hoot Owl Restrictions Low Down
Read More: Hoot Owl Restrictions Low DownHoot owl hours are in effect in some Montana rivers—see if your spot made the list.
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FWP responds to brown trout detection in Flathead River
Read More: FWP responds to brown trout detection in Flathead RiverMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed the detection of a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed the detection of a non-native brown trout in the Flathead River upstream of Pressentine Fishing Access Site near Evergreen, and anglers are encouraged to submit any additional brown trout caught within the drainage.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.14.25
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.14.25Walleye and rainbow action is hot at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs!
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Day One Leaders for Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament
Read More: Day One Leaders for Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye TournamentStrong winds and strong weights out of Fort Peck Reservoir today, where 173 teams competed for the 2025 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. The first place prize is $15,000. Click here to see your Day 1 leaders!
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FWP collects golden trout eggs from Sylvan Lake to be reared in hatchery
Read More: FWP collects golden trout eggs from Sylvan Lake to be reared in hatcheryMontana is a trout fishing mecca, home to pristine trout waters and 16 members of the salmonid fish family. Among these 16 species is the golden trout – a stunning, high-alpine specialist species native only to the Kern River drainage of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Golden trout can be found in some of Montana’s remote…
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Fish marking strategy helps biologists differentiate between wild trout and hatchery trout
Read More: Fish marking strategy helps biologists differentiate between wild trout and hatchery troutWhile an adipose fin may seem unnecessary for a fish, FWP biologists can find it helpful in distinguishing a wild trout from a hatchery trout or, in Holter Lake, between two strains of hatchery fish.
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Agreement To Improve Instream Flows in Clark Fork River
Read More: Gov. Gianforte Announces Agreement To Improve Instream Flows in Clark Fork RiverGovernor Greg Gianforte announced an agreement between the State of Montana and Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) that secures water releases from Silver Lake to improve instream flows in the Clark Fork River.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.10.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.10.25Walleye, lake trout, and salmon are all on the bite!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.9.25
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.9.25Big bugs, steady flows, and bruiser trout….
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.9.25
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.9.25Angler effort surged over the holiday week on the Upper Salmon River…
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Stillwater River Fishing Report 7.9.25
Read More: Stillwater River Fishing Report 7.9.25The Stillwater is back in action if you’re looking beyond the Yellowstone…
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The Fish That Are Not Welcome at Lake Lowell
Read More: The Fish That Are Not Welcome at Lake LowellWhat started as one surprise catch has turned into a full-blown invasion…
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Hell Creek Marina Fishing Report 7.7.25
Read More: Hell Creek Marina Fishing Report 7.7.25If you’re not fishing this stretch, you’re missing out — the action is nonstop…
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Salmon Slayer is Slaying on Fort Peck
Read More: Salmon Slayer is Slaying on Fort PeckSalmon are biting and walleye teams are pre-fishing—lake action is heating up just in time for the Governor’s Cup!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.7.25
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.7.25Walleye are heating up and rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter…
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Boulder River Fishing Report 7.3.25
Read More: Boulder River Fishing Report 7.3.25Discover why the Boulder River’s chilly, crystal-clear flows are delivering some of the best dry-fly action in July—perfect for wading or floating anglers…
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When the Catch Gets Creepy
Read More: When the Catch Gets CreepyThis angler’s catch is downright creepy…even if it’s fake…
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Yellowstone Area Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report for 7.3.25
Read More: Yellowstone Area Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report for 7.3.25The latest and greatest is right here from Madison River Outfitters!
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Yellowstone River and Livingston Area Fly Fishing Report 6.30.25
Read More: Yellowstone River and Livingston Area Fly Fishing Report 6.30.25High temps and early runoff are pushing Montana’s rivers ahead of schedule—enjoy the bite now, but fish with care….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.3.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.3.25Fishing has been hot all around this week!
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Western Montana Fishing Report by John Perry 6.29.25
Read More: Western Montana Fishing Report by John Perry 6.29.25John Perry has his latest fishing report in video form here…
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SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 6.30.25
Read More: SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 6.30.25Every river, creek, and lake in southwest Montana seems to be firing — it’s one of those rare, glorious windows where everything is fishing awesome, and it won’t last long…
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Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson Showing How Catch & Release Is Done
Read More: Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson Showing How Catch & Release Is DoneCheck out this awesome catch and release by Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson!
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10 Year Old Catches Nice Fort Peck Walleye
Read More: 10 Year Old Catches Nice Fort Peck WalleyeAt just 10 years old, Cooper Green hooked a walleye worth bragging about at Fort Peck!
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Bighorn Fishing Report and a Trout Glamour Shot
Read More: Bighorn Fishing Report and a Trout Glamour ShotWhen the Bighorn delivers awesome pictures, it really delivers!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25
Read More: Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25
Read More: Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it’s dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!
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Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Final Results; a Tie For First Place
Read More: Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Final Results; a Tie For First Place60 teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Friday and Saturday, with two teams tying for first place!
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25
Read More: Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorensen 6.26.25
Read More: Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorensen 6.26.25Here’s the latest from Nelson…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25Flows are low, temps are rising, and the bite is still on—Montana trout don’t take weekends off…
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Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25
Read More: Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25Want to hook a Bighorn bruiser? Tie on a streamer and let the dance begin…
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Owls Are Hooting Early
Read More: Owls Are Hooting EarlyWhen Montana’s rivers heat up, Hoot Owl rules kick in to give trout a break—and anglers a reason to rise early. More from Montana Grant here!
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The Catfish That Couldn’t Stay Uncaught
Read More: The Catfish That Couldn’t Stay UncaughtSome fish chase bait, but “Spotty” chases fame…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
