Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Flathead River Fishing Report 10.20.25
The conditions are "fairly good" on the Flathead River…
Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice, Ice, Baby…Coming Soon
Ice fishing season is on its way!
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gallatin River Fishing Report 10.22.25
Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
North Fork Flathead River 10.20.25
Recent rains have raised river levels and sparked bug activity on the North Fork…
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25
Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.21.25
Fall fishing is firing up in Montana’s trout capital—cooler weather, aggressive browns, and hot streamer action are making Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison prime waters right now!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.20.25
Calm morning waters, golden fall colors, and hungry rainbows await on the Yellowstone…
Oct 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 10.16.25
From perch at Big Arm to lake trout in Swan, here’s the real scoop on where Montana’s fish are biting—and where they’re just teasing.
Oct 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fishing Up the Past
You never know what you’ll pull up…just ask this angler!
Oct 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.16.25
Big smallmouths, active pike, and lakers on the move…
Oct 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bozeman Fishing Reports 10.13.25
Cool mornings, clear rivers, and hungry trout—fall fishing around Bozeman is hitting its stride with steady flows, active fish, and plenty of chances to hook up all day long.
Oct 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.13.25
The Bighorn River is in prime fall form—steady flows, clear water, and plenty of fish eager to eat…
Oct 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.14.25
Rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—shore or boat, try nightcrawlers, powerbait, or spoons for some fast fall fishing action!..
Oct 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.13.25
Chilly mornings, moody browns, and steady takes—fall fishing doesn’t get much better than Hebgen and Quake.
Oct 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.12.25
Autumn has arrived on the Yellowstone: cold mornings, clear water, and a few hungry browns…
Oct 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report 10.11.25
Fall is in full swing on the Kootenai River — clear water, active hatches, and prime conditions for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers make this the perfect time to get out and fish with Linehan Outfitting.
Oct 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.9.25
Fall fishing is heating up—pike, smallmouth, and lakers are all on the move as the water cools down.
Oct 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fishing Report 10.5.25
Fall is here, the bite is heating up on the Missouri, and with cooler temps, hatches, and hopper action, the river is firing daily for both dry fly and streamer anglers…
Oct 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Lake & Reservoir Fishing Report
Fall fishing is firing up!
Oct 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Livingston, MT Fishing Report October 5-15, 2025
Fall has finally hit Livingston—water temps are crashing, BWOs are popping, and the trout bite just flipped from summer slump to full-on autumn action…
Oct 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.6.25
Cold weather didn’t stop the bite—rainbows are on fire at Hauser and Holter, walleye are still hitting deep at Canyon Ferry, and kokanee snagging is wide open in Helena Valley..
Oct 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jefferson River Fishing Report 10.2.25
The Jefferson River is in good shape with steady nymphing, lingering terrestrial action, and low, clear water offering a quieter fall fishing experience..
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…