Early spring fishing opportunities are emerging in Montana as ice melts, with lakes and rivers opening for activities. Expect good hatches and varied conditions, particularly on Madison and surrounding waters.

A Michigan angler just got jail time for fishing without a license. Here's what Montana's penalties look like — and why FWP is watching right now.

Montana crappie are moving shallow as ice retreats. Here's where to find them and how to catch limits right now before runoff muddies the rivers.