Top Coverage
The Latest in This Category
-
Why You Should Be Glad Flathead Lake Only Has a “Monster” and Not This Creature
Forget the local legends about “Nessie” cousins lurking in Fort Peck or Flathead Lake; Montana’s waters are practically a spa day compared to the abyss. While we spend our summers…
-
Missoula Conservation District and Lolo Watershed Group awarded DNRC grant to develop Lolo Creek Watershed Drought Management Plan
The project responds to increasing drought impacts in the Lolo Creek watershed, including chronic low flows and dewatering in the lower creek and highly visible fish mortality during the summer…
-
Pike Slams Into Glass While Hunting Goldfish Underwater
An underwater video captures a pike slamming into a glass container while attempting to attack a goldfish, creating a tense and surprising moment between predator instinct and an invisible barrier.
-
Madison River Basin Faces Challenging Water Year: NorthWestern Energy Responds with Conservation Measures
2025 is shaping up to be a challenging season of drought on the Madison River, with potentially too little water to fully meet all of the needs in the system
-
FINAL RESULTS 2025 ROCK CREEK WALLEYE TOURNAMENT
High winds brought the 2025 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament to an early close on Saturday, with forecasts for Sunday predicting worsening conditions. Here are the teams that battled it out…
-
Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Something Big with Teeth Too
While most brides are throwing bouquets, this one was reeling in a monster–during her wedding photo shoot!
-
Whirling Disease and the Mystery of Montana’s Trout Comeback
Whirling disease nearly wiped out Montana’s rainbow trout in the ’90s, but as they make a comeback, new mysteries—both biological and literary—emerge about the future of the Madison River fishery.
-
MT Outdoor Podcast: The History and Effects of the Introduction of the Cisco into Fort Peck Reservoir
What do deep-water monsters and a double bacon cheeseburger have in common? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast to find out…
-
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Downrigger Talks About the Fort Peck Cisco with Andrew McKean
What do a double bacon cheeseburger and Fort Peck’s biggest fish have in common?
-
Head of the Class
Big fish means big flavor, and if you’re tossing the head, you’re wasting the best part…
-
T-Bones in Fish? Understanding Fish Skeletal Structures and Their Impact on Cooking
Don’t let sneaky pin bones ruin your catch—master the art of bone-free fish fillets and keep every bite perfect!
-
World Record Walleye: The 25-Pound Catch That Sparked Decades of Controversy
Mabry Harper’s 25-lb walleye was stripped of its world record title—then reinstated in 2019. Here’s why this legendary catch still divides anglers today.
-
A Feud Over Filleting Has The Internet Debating the ‘Right’ Way to Clean a Pike
When it comes to filleting a northern pike, the internet has spoken—and, as usual, everybody is right and wrong, simultaneously….
-
FISH BELLIES!!!
From shiny rocks to cigarette butts—fish stomachs hold some wild surprises! What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found in a fish gut?
-
A Fort Peck Giant That Almost Became A State Record
One fish, 17.66 pounds, and a near brush with history—Kyle Sando’s legendary Fort Peck catch keeps anglers dreaming big!
-
LOST FISH and BROKEN POLES!!!
Heartbreak and chaos on the water—lost fish, snapped poles, and stories you won’t believe! Read more from Montana Grant here!
-
How To Fillet Walleye Cheeks and Wings
Fillet your walleye your way—but if you want a fast and easy way to filet those walleye cheeks and wings (plus super simple recipes), we have you covered here…
-
Huh?
Ever wondered what fish actually hear? Turns out, it’s more than just the splash of a lure—fish have some serious ‘ears’ for vibrations and noise. Read more from Montana Grant…
-
Fish rescue!
Earlier this winter, personnel from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and Trout Unlimited worked together to transport 891 green suckers from…
-
WTF!!
Fishing is simple—just find the fish, catch the fish, and repeat… unless, of course, they were biting before you got there or right after you left! More from Montana Grant…
-
-
How To Clean A Perch QUICKLY with an Electric Knife
Have you ever tried cleaning fish with an electric knife?
-
-
-
Fish with a Will?
The internet is always serving up wild content, and this one threw me right back to my bowfishing days when even an hour later, those boated carp would still be…
-
Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies
When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few plants. But sometimes, what’s lurking inside is far stranger than…
-
STEAK FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Steak Fish is not a single species of fish but is a style of cooking fish. Big Round, Fat fish are best for Steaking. This method of cooking fish was…
-
Small Fish a New Superfood?
Move over avocados and kale – small fish might be the new superfood! A recent study from Japan shows that eating small fish whole, including the head and bones, can…
-
All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which are commonly referred to as Pike-Perch and European Walleye, is…
-
Alert: New species of fish discovered in Missouri River
Long-time Montana angler, Tom Faken, 62, was fishing the Missouri River near Fort Peck over the weekend and reeled in the surprise of a lifetime when he caught an unusual…
-
When you are video-bombed by a whale on vacation
Are you heading on vacation from Montana to get some saltwater fun in your life? If so, be mindful while you’re recreating on/in the water that you share that water…
-
Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Fry Succumb to Gas Bubble Disease in California’s Klamath River
In news to our west…. In a recent press release, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that fall-run Chinook salmon fry released for the first time from Fall…
-
Bizarre string of events involving fish and tape result in juvenile facing legal actions
Imagine if you stopped at an ATM machine to grab some cash an discovered a fish taped to the screen…that was not an imaginary event in Provo, Utah last year,…
-
FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 eggs were collected this season, which was the second most…
-
Bringing the fish in
I suppose this is one way to get these fish to come to you… They definitely know how to target these fish.
-
FALL FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Many Montana anglers have spent summer fly fishing. We have Caught and Released almost everything we caught. Some fly guys feel that killing any fish is a sin, but many…
-
10 Chinook Salmon Facts
In honor of those who have caught and are still catching Chinook at Fort Peck, we have some facts on these pretty amazing fish for you. If you are considering…
-
Arctic Grayling found in Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda
If you catch Arctic graylings in Warm Springs Creek, do not return them to the creek.
-
Scrap the MEAT loaf and go with SALMON loaf
If you love meatloaf, but you are in the mood for something with salmon, then check out this tasty salmon loaf recipe
-
Salmon Loaf Recipe
If you have been one of the anglers out there reeling in the salmon, then here’s a recipe for you. This hearty meal is certain to fill up some bellies…
-
THE SECRET STREAM!!!
We all have that secret hot spot that we look forward to fishing. It may be a stream, river, or pond. Back in the day, I used to cherish the…
-
IDFG says Anglers should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers
A press release by Idaho Fish and Game states that walleye are spreading into Idaho, and that people should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers.…
-
Walleye Alfredo Recipe
Ditch the spaghetti, and turn some walleye into an alfredo dinner! Here’s a recipe to give a try:
-
Pond box Project Idea
Okay, before you do anything you see online, make sure you know your area’s laws and regulations on whatever you’re planning to do. On that note, this is kind of…
-
Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project
Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a sharp nosedive after lake trout populations in Yellowstone Lake began…
-
SMOKIN GOOD!!!
Trout are a salmonid and can be cooked to tasty perfection. Freshwater trout tend to be milder and have a softer texture compared to their larger Salmon relatives. Big salmon…
-
Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?
You might have heard of the Sturgeon Moon that occurred last night–but have you wondered why it is called a Sturgeon Moon? First of all, what IS the Sturgeon Moon? …
-
Monster Paddlefish Found Injured
Wow. A fish of a lifetime, for sure. Take a look at this post from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Unfortunately, the fish is not a state record because…
-
MONTANA GRIT!!!
Big Sky Country has its own special vistas, places, and flavors. Food without spices can be less appealing. There are also more to spices than just salt and pepper. Some…
-
FWP News: FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana
Studies to focus on fish mortality, origins and health HELENA – Dead trout. Sick trout. Trout with fungus on their skin. What is going on with the fish of the Big…
More Recent Posts