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Montana Fishing Report: What’s Biting This Weekend

The bite is heating up across Montana this week. Walleye are hitting hard on Fort Peck, especially around the rock points near Hell Creek—jigs tipped with minnows are doing the trick. Up on Canyon Ferry, anglers are picking up trout early in the morning using crankbaits or trolling cowbells with worms. If you’re chasing perch,…

The bite is heating up across Montana this week. Walleye are hitting hard on Fort Peck, especially around the rock points near Hell Creek—jigs tipped with minnows are doing the trick. Up on Canyon Ferry, anglers are picking up trout early in the morning using crankbaits or trolling cowbells with worms. If you’re chasing perch, head toward the bays at Nelson Reservoir, where schools are stacking up in 10 to 15 feet of water. Bass fishing on Noxon is still strong with topwater action picking up in the evenings. We’ve got fresh reports from all over the state thanks to our network of bait shops, outfitters, and die-hard locals. Whether you’re bank fishing or launching the boat, we’ve got something for everyone. Scroll down to catch the full breakdown and plan your next trip with the latest info from the Montana Outdoor Radio Show.

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