Spring has arrived at Fort Peck, highlighted by local legend Bill "The Salmon Slayer" Zarahdka catching a 15.7-pound Chinook salmon and a walleye simultaneously, showcasing his impressive fishing skills.

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

Steve Nistler caught a 30-inch walleye at Holter Lake, showcasing skill with a Berkley Drip Minnow on 6# line, achieving a personal best and earning a well-deserved trophy fish.

The 2026 Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament concluded with Zeik Gordon and Owen Wilcox winning first place with 61.26 pounds. The competition was fierce, with impressive performances from all top five teams.

The 2026 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament invites anglers to register. Aiming for 175 teams, participants can win a $20,000 grand prize and enter Random Weight Pots for additional chances.

The annual walleye spawn collection at Fort Peck has yielded 18.6 million eggs despite recent high winds. Crews anticipate increased activity as warmer temperatures encourage female walleye to spawn.

Fort Peck's big female walleye are leaving the shallows right now. Here's exactly where they go and how to catch them this week.

Fort Peck Lake offers extensive shoreline, abundant fish, and varied boat ramps with different elevations. It's crucial to know these elevations for safe launches, especially with fluctuating water levels.

Fort Peck walleye are in peak spawn mode right now — here's which bays are firing, what rigs to run, and how many days you have left.

Canyon Ferry is post-ice-out and walleye are stacking near submerged Christmas tree structure. Here's exactly where to target them this spring.

Zebra mussels threaten Montana's top fisheries in 2026. Here's which waters are at risk and what FWP's boat checkpoints mean for you this spring.