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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….
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 6.20.25
Read More: Kootenai River Fishing Report 6.20.25With flows dropping, bugs popping, and trout getting grabby, this week’s Kootenai River update from Linehan Outfitting has everything you need—except the tug on your line…
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Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures on select rivers after 2 p.m. in Yellowstone National Park
Read More: Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures on select rivers after 2 p.m. in Yellowstone National ParkEffective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due […]
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Big Hole Fishing Report
Read More: Big Hole Fishing ReportHeaded to the Big Hole? See what Sunrise has to say first!
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25
Read More: Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25The Jefferson is now low and warming after runoff—perfect timing to get away from the crowds…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…
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Upper Madison Fishing Report 6.17 – 6.23
Read More: Upper Madison Fishing Report 6.17 – 6.23The Upper Madison is lit—Salmonflies are flying, trout are biting, and June snowstorms come with hand warmers and hogs on the line…
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The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant
Read More: The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye GiantTiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…
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Father’s Day Fishing: Austin Lee Lands 35-Pound, 50-Inch Northern Pike at Canyon Ferry
Read More: Father’s Day Fishing: Austin Lee Lands 35-Pound, 50-Inch Northern Pike at Canyon FerryAustin Lee battled a massive northern pike for more than an hour at Canyon Ferry, landing a 35-pound, 50-inch fish—just 2.5 pounds shy of Montana’s long-standing state record.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
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Ruby River Fishing Report 6.13.25
Read More: Ruby River Fishing Report 6.13.25The Ruby is still a little big for walk and wade fishing…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.12.25
Read More: Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.12.25Runoff’s done, bugs are poppin’, and the Madison’s on fire!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25Chinook update: A bigger stretch of river may open—if the numbers hold….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25From walleye in the shallows to salmon in the deep, fishing action is heating up across the board….
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Lars Sorensen weekly Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 6.10.25
Read More: Lars Sorensen weekly Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 6.10.25Big walleye are still lurking deep…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25Just when it looked like Chinook season was a no-go on the upper Salmon, a late surge of tagged fish has turned the tide—and a fishery proposal is now on the table.
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Fresno Walleye Tourney Canceled
Read More: Fresno Walleye Tourney CanceledLow water canceled the Fresno Walleye tourney, but silver lining: a long-awaited boat ramp upgrade is finally launching next week.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
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A Real Trophy “Toad”
Read More: A Real Trophy “Toad”It’s Monday—ready to meet a 24-inch Montana brown trout?
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 6.6.25
Read More: Clark Fork River Fishing Report 6.6.25Warm weather, clear water, and a full hatch progression make this the perfect week to hit the Clark Fork—just watch for tight log jams and sketchy stretches upstream…
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Catch up with all the updated fishing reports from around Montana.
Read More: Catch up with all the updated fishing reports from around Montana.Montana Outdoor Radio Show · June 7th
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.5.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.5.25The bite’s been hot—walleye in the 50s, smallmouth stacking up deep, pike slowing down, and surprise salmon showing up all over the system…
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Bridge Washout Blocks Route to Slippery Ann
Read More: Bridge Washout Blocks Route to Slippery AnnHeads up, anglers: A MORS follower reported a closure due to a bridge washout—plan your paddlefishing routes accordingly!
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Going Fishing for a Day of Family Fun on June 7th
Read More: Going Fishing for a Day of Family Fun on June 7thGet ready to reel in the fun!!!
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.5.25
Read More: Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.5.25The Yellowstone is dropping fast…
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.3.25
Read More: Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.3.25The Jefferson is still running high and muddy, but for those watching the windows—there’s gold in the murk if you time it right.
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Nelson Reservoir Gives Up Walleyes During Tough Bite Monday
Read More: Nelson Reservoir Gives Up Walleyes During Tough Bite MondayCold front or not, the code was cracked on Nelson Reservoir!
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Madison River Fishing Report 6.2.25
Read More: Madison River Fishing Report 6.2.25Yellowstone’s open, the trout are hungry, and the Madison’s on fire — grab your fly box and don’t sleep on this bite!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorenson 6.1.25
Read More: Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorenson 6.1.25Walleye and pike fishing on Nelson has been strong…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 5.28.25
Read More: Missouri River Fishing Report 5.28.25The Missouri is fishing hot right now—match the hatch with the right flies and you’ll be in for some killer dry fly action…
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IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25
Read More: IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.25Bite’s on! Walleye, smallmouth, and pike are all playing nice—just bring your jigs, plastics, and a bucket of minnows…
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Madison River Fishing Report 5.29.25
Read More: Madison River Fishing Report 5.29.25Runoff’s knocking—get your Madison fix while the river’s still fishable!
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 5.26.25
Read More: Rock Creek Fishing Report 5.26.25Big bugs are here—Salmonflies are popping on Rock Creek, and it’s only getting better from here…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.25.25
Read More: Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.25.25The Kootenai’s fishing hot—for now—so hit it before the big flow show starts Tuesday and turns it into a float-only rodeo….
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26
Read More: FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26Rainbows, 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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Jefferson River Fishing Report 5.23.25
Read More: Jefferson River Fishing Report 5.23.25The Jefferson is flirting with fishability, but with runoff looming and warm temps rising, don’t count on it being your weekend sweetheart.
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Kalispell Fishing Report 5.21.25
Read More: Kalispell Fishing Report 5.21.25Rare late May fly fishing conditions are prime on Kalispell-area rivers—but with warm weather coming soon, now’s the time to go!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025
Read More: Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.22.25
Read More: Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.22.25From 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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Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where
Read More: Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From WhereIt might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….
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Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 5.20.25
Read More: Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 5.20.25Sleep in, sip your coffee, and hit the Missouri around 2pm….
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 5.19.25
Read More: Yellowstone River Fishing Report 5.19.25Runoff’s in full swing on the Yellowstone, but if you time it right, there’s solid action to be had…
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Breaking the Dam Barrier in a Fishing Boat
Read More: Breaking the Dam Barrier in a Fishing BoatSometimes, to find the fish, you have to outsmart the beaver…
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Fishing Local
Read More: Fishing LocalWhy chase distant waters when the best fishing lessons—and fish—might be five minutes from home? Read more from Montana Grant here…
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.19.25
Read More: FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.19.25Rainbows 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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East Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.16.25
Read More: East Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.16.25The East Gallatin is moody with runoff, but afternoon nymphing and sneaky spring creek tactics can still put you on fish—if you know where to look…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report 5.18.25
Read More: Blackfoot River Fishing Report 5.18.25Blackfoot River Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop: Our Blackfoot River fishing report comes to you straight from the […]