Invasive northern pike found in Three Forks Ponds near the Madison River, and bass discovered in Livingston's Sacajawea Lagoon, prompting concern from Montana FWP fisheries staff.

Smallmouth bass, loved by anglers for their fighting spirit, are not native to many regions outside the Great Lakes and Ohio River. Their introduction can disrupt ecosystems and threaten native species, as evidenced by concerns in Arizona and Yellowstone over their impact on trout fisheries. Not all enjoyable fish belong in every habitat.

Escape Montana's crowded fishing spots at Fort Peck Lake. 134 miles of shoreline, trophy walleye, pike and smallmouth, plus affordable access and solitude.

A ghost-white bass on your line isn't a fluke — it's a rare genetic condition. Here's the science, the survival odds, and exactly what to do with it.