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Walleye, Montana Fishing, Montana Fishing Tournaments, Montana Tourney Trail, Montana Walleyes Unlimited, Tourney TrailFresno Walleye Tournament has not been canceled
There has been some concern regarding water elevation levels at Fresno Reservoir and whether conditions will accommodate the Fresno Walleye Tournament scheduled for June 12–13, 2026. Click here for more…
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Montana Fishing and Hunting Audio Reports, Montana Fishing, Montana Fishing Reports, Walleye FishingMontana Fishing Reports – May 16th
Montana anglers are reporting from every direction: certain waters are heating up, others are require more patience, and the smart move is packing the gear tailored to your destination. Get…
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Delmoe Lake Campground to close this summer
Due to work being conducted for major campground and infrastructure upgrades and repairs to the Delmoe Lake Campground and day use area, some areas and will be temporarily closed as…
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The Secrets of Night Fishing: Gear and Timing for Success
Night fishing in Montana offers a refreshing experience amidst tranquil surroundings. Targeting trophy trout with specific techniques, the activity emphasizes stealth, ethical practices, and optimal timing for a unique outdoor…
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Mussels Found on Boat Headed to Montana, Stopped in Wyoming
Wyoming Game and Fish Department aquatic invasive species inspectors recently intercepted a high-risk watercraft traveling from Oklahoma to Montana in a multi-state coordination effort to prevent the spread of invasive…
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North Idaho angler hauls in new state record cutthroat trout
Imagine then the wave of hysteria after reeling in a 27-inch long Westslope cutthroat trout one day. For Coeur d’Alene angler Kyle Hatrock, that day was Feb. 1.
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Where Montana’s Best March Fishing Is Happening Right Now
Montana’s ice-out begins! Mid-March brings hot fishing action as winter loosens its grip. Late ice opportunities plus early spring river action await.
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Where to Fish in Montana Right Now: Ice-Out Hot Spots and Spring River Action
Montana’s ice-out season is here! Mid-March brings prime fishing as lakes thaw and rivers awaken. Get the latest conditions and hot spots.
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Montana’s Ice-Out Fishing: Where to Hit Rivers and Reservoirs This Mid-March
Montana’s mid-March ice-out brings prime spring fishing! Rivers warming, reservoirs opening up. Get the hottest spots and tactics for this week.
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Montana Fishing Forecast (Mid-March): Ice-Out Updates, Best Rivers & Lakes, and Top Flies as Spring Starts
Mid-March is Montana’s ice-out hinge point: dangerous, variable ice on many reservoirs, but growing open-water options and the season’s first meaningful midge windows. Here’s a historically grounded look at where…
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Catch Big Fish and Win Prizes at Georgetown Lake
If you’ve ever looked at a fish and thought, “Yeah… that one deserves some recognition,” The Lakehouse at Georgetown Lake is officially your place in 2026. This year, The Lakehouse…
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – January 10th Recap Last Weeks Show
Missed this weekend’s show, listen now, listen here. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Montana Outdoor Hr 1 January 10th Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Montana Outdoor Hr 2 January 10th
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The Captain’s Fort Peck Salmon Fishing Day with The Slayer
The Captain and his two buddies from Minnesota Chuck Barth from Warrior Boats and his pal Jeff Dobesh fished with Salmon Slayer Bill. It was a a lot of fun…
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Catching on: FWP, MSU ask anglers for help with trout research in southwestern Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun the second year of tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers.
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Chasing Ice: For Some, the Season’s Over
Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes, while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand?
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Update
With $225,000 in prizes and a $10,000 tagged “Willy” lurking beneath the surface, Flathead Lake’s Mack Days is a fishing frenzy where fortunes change with every “Fish On! Here’s the…
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Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir
Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River Reservoir is located in southeastern Montana, near the town of…
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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!
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Social media influencer sentenced for multiple fishing-related charges
A self-proclaimed social media influencer and nonprofit head, was recently sentenced on multiple fishing-related charges.
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Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025
Henrys Lake anglers, let’s get you caught up on recent happenings, this year’s stocking report, and much more.
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[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye
TikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are not exactly sure where this video was taken. @twirtzberger When…
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[VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort Peck
This video showcases an ice fishing expedition while targeting Walleye ended up catching a Burbot aka “Ling” on Fort Peck Reservoir in Montana on Nelson Creek. The angler who was…
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Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity in the region. As the state’s largest reservoir, spanning 240,000…
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Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024
Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to chase trophy fish beneath the frozen surface. Each year, new…
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Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations
Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and curious birds, we collect images of…
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Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts
Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide daily forecasts of avalanche conditions seven days a week. Forecasts…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24
Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come to or near the surface in 10 feet of water…
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It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson Reservoir
The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it took some effort to track down walleye, they hit the…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report (November 7, 2024) Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing Report…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24
Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. Fishing remains excellent for most species. Fish the main lake…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24
Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow points in 20-55 feet of water,casting and vertical jigging with…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report (October 31, 2024) Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24
Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. The body of water is 5 foot down so set…
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Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir
Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this past summer and the Captain went on Nelson Reservoir Wednesday…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report (October 17, 2024) Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the downhill side of the nine-week long competition with just four…
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Archery Antelope Success!
Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana. Excellent work! This was Fred’s caption: Hard work and persistence paid off earlier…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results
There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of 8,730 lake trout entries have been entered so far in…
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Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on the water.
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this past week casting 5/8 ounce Blue Fox fire tiger spinners…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in or out flow. Best fishing for northern & walleye is…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. This…
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Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? He caught it using a lure he handcrafted himself! Known…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock FAS would be lifted. That hoot-owl restriction remains in place until further…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up to White Earth. Using bottom bouncers with spinner blades, crankbaits…
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FYAO!!! by Montana Grant
Sportsmen, and women, have come up with many abbreviations for their story telling. Only folks involved in the sport know the slang and lingo. Talking like a Pro is important…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hooked on Chinooks–Expert Tips for Catching Giant King Salmon
Want to Catch Those Big King Salmon in Fort Peck Lake? Two Montana Tackle Manufacturers Have the Inside Scoop on How to Do That! This week on the Montana Outdoor…
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Weekly Salmon Report 8.24.24
Salmon report for the week: Still catching most of our salmon between 60 and 95 feet,but did get some up as high as 40 early in the mornings 8” Kryptonite,Megatron…
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Whisperer Report 8.23.24
This is Ross Tate reporting to you from Skidoo Bay on Wednesday. Fishing with father and son in my boat was Brian and Wyatt Blevins of Missoula. We boated over…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.22.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay close to the dam area. Slip bobbers & leeches work…
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