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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.25.25
“From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleyes, rainbows, perch—and even a few kokanee—are keeping rods bent for anglers trolling, jigging, and casting in all the right spots…
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 8.23.25
The following report is by Montana Angler out of Bozeman: Drought Closures (fishing prohibited 24 hours) are in effect for the entire Jefferson River starting on August 23. Streamflows in the…
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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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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.21.25
Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison are producing—just match your flies to the weather and water…
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Whitefish Whisperer on Flathead Lake
Whitefish Whisperer Ross Tate hooked into a hot bite at Skidoo Bay…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 8.19.25
Hot days in Craig mean early trico spinner falls, midday terrestrials, and steady nymphing, with evenings bringing the best bite as temps drop…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report 8.17.25
Cooler temps and summer rains have kept the Blackfoot River fishing strong—just get out early, as afternoons are slowing down…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.18.25
Rainbows are being caught on walleye gear, lures or cowbells in the traditional walleye spots as well as the north end of Canyon Ferry….
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Fort Peck Salmon Bite Was Hot Thursday, August 14th
Thursday’s salmon bite on Fort Peck was worth the wait—just ask Braxton and the crew hauling ’em in!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.14.25
Late-summer fishing is firing—just match the hatch and mind the midday lull…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.14.25
Salmon are picky right now, but stick with your marks and the right flasher-fly combo…be patient, and you will get your bite!
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 8.12.25
Big dries, hungry trout, and steady flows—summer on the Kootenai doesn’t get much better…
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Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 8.12.25
Paradise Valley Spring Creeks are fishing tough but paying off big—gear up right and you’ll be rewarded.
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 8.11.25
Hopper season is firing on the Upper Madison, with big foam, terrestrials, and streamers all finding eager trout before the afternoon heat…
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Boulder River Fishing Report, August 2025
With low flows and warm afternoons, the Boulder River’s summer bite favors early starts, dry-dropper rigs, and a good hike away from the crowds…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.11.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, anglers are reeling in walleye, rainbows, perch, and the occasional kokanee…
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SW Montana Fishing Reports Overview 8.6.25
Late summer fly fishing in Montana means chasing opportunistic trout—beat the heat, read the water, and switch to terrestrials before fall takes over…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.25
MRO report: Hebgen and Quake Lakes are fishing hot right now, with gulpers rising on calm mornings and subsurface tactics like leeches and chironomids producing well…
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Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 8.4.25
Slough Creek is as pretty as it gets—and right now, it’s fishing just as good…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.4.25
Walleye action is hot across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.31.25
Ghost flies at sunrise, chrome streaks by midday….
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 8.1.25
The Yellowstone River is in great shape with clear water, active trout, and an excellent hopper bite…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.31.25
Calm mornings mean dry fly action; choppy afternoons call for leeches and midges…
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East Fork of the Bitterroot Fishing Report 7.27.25
Small water, big excitement—East Fork trout are feeding aggressively…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.28.25
Walleye, perch, rainbows, and kokanee are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with early mornings, trolling rigs, and a variety of baits proving key to success…
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Bighorn River Fishing Report 7.27.25
Late-morning nymphing is where it’s at on the Bighorn, with PMDs and friends doing the heavy lifting—just don’t bank on hoppers to save the day.
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.23.25
Rock Creek is fishing well—just be sure to beat the heat and fish with care…
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 7.25.25
The Black Jaw Fly Guy and the Captain have been hooking salmon and turning heads on Fort Peck….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.24.25
Dial in those leaders and keep your speed steady—Peck’s salmon bite is still on!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.24.25
Between Hebgen’s glassy mornings and Madison’s moody flows, there’s no shortage of action (or midges)…
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Mid July Fishing Report Around Glacier National Park
When the water’s low and the temps are high, fishing smart makes all the difference…
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Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 7.20.25
The bite’s on before brunch—nymph smart, think shallow, and dodge the weekend flotilla….
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.20.25
Mornings on Rock Creek are hot for dry flies—especially with Spruce Moths fluttering—but cooler weather next week might just keep the bite going all day…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 7.20.25
When the bugs are this good and the browns are this big, there’s nowhere else to be except for fishing!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.21.25
Walleye fishing is great across the Helena area reservoirs..
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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 7.18.25
From perch to pike to 200 whitefish in one cast—Western Montana waters are heating up!
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 7.17.25
With warm water creeping in, it’s Hoot Owl hours down low—but the canyon stretch is still fishing strong…
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Kootenai River Fsihing Report 7.17.25
The Kootenai’s in fine shape with clear water, steady flows, and trout rising happily to caddis and PMDs….summer fishing is on!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.17.25
Hebgen and Quake are hot, the Upper Madison’s turning technical, and Yellowstone’s dry fly game is on—just watch for bears and beat the heat!
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 7.15.25
Cooler temps and awesome hatches are serving up some of the best dry fly action in years on the Upper Madison…
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Western Montana Fishing Report 7.13.25
Fishing’s heating up across Western Montana—just don’t sleep on the early bite!
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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 7.15.25
Georgetown Lake is wide open, the bugs are popping, and the fish are feeding…
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Flathead River Fishing Report 7.15.25
The bugs ae throwing a party on the Flathead River, and the trout just RSVP’d…
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