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Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite
The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect time to grab your gear and hit the lake. Regardless…
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted in a section of the river. Hoot-owl restrictions have been…
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Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck
Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great Falls for a fantastic day of King salmon fishing on…
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26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake
Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in a 26-inch whitefish monster! Way to go, Thomas!
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has been great in the coves and bays above the Dam,…
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Whitefish Bite in Flathead Lake
Ross Tate of Missoula hit Flathead Lake on Tuesday, July 23rd between the Narrows and then over to SkiDoo Bay, hitting almost 30 whitefish by 9 am. Wow! He told…
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2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney Final Results
Congrats to Clay and Brem Phipps for snagging the top spot at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament with an impressive 98.4 pounds! Shoutout to the other top teams who…
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Phipps Team Leading Day One of the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament
Introducing the day one leaders at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney at Fort Peck! Clyde Phipps and Brem Phipps have set the pace with an impressive haul of 45.98…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.12.24
Fresno is 76% full. 0 inflow & 876 cfs outflow. Walleye & northern fishing is good. The reservoir is being drained quickly, the WUM group from Havre put out a…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.4.24
Fresno is 84% full. Inflow 9 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. With water level staying stabile, walleye & northern fishing remains good. Surface temps are mainly in the mid 60s.…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being caught between Split Rock and the Dam while trolling dodgers…
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Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament Results
This past Saturday, Hell Creek Marina buzzed with excitement as 30 teams competed in the Ladies Hell Creek Walleye Tournament. The perfect weather brought in female anglers from all around…
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Fischer, Hinderager win first place at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!
Congratulations to Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer! Seventy-four teams competed in the Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament this weekend. In first place was the team of Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer…
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2024 Fall Mack Days–early starting date
FYI-Earlier dates for Fall Mack Days—event has moved up 2 weeks. No website yet so wanted to get this information out ASAP. Thank you everyone for your support of the…
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FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck
The results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to Wayne Wilcox of Laurel and Gage Gordon of Belgrade for…
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When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist
There’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a newbie just wanting to introduce the younger ones to the…
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It was Family and Friend Week at Fort Peck
The Captain had two of his brothers, Pat and Dan Ward, plus hometown buddies Don Cyre and Dick Donley, visit the Fort Peck MORS Headquarters. They had a blast walleye…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs and a worm with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25-30 feet of water. The hot spots over the…
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Catfishing the Yellowstone
Ken Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. The guys caught this cat on cherry-flavored jello soaked dead…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.20.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25 feet of water. The best areas have been Snaggy Bay (across…
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NOTICE: Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Day 2 Postponed
Please note that the Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament’s second and final day has been postponed to Sunday, May 19th due to the wind. If you missed the Day…
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Fresno & Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.16.24
Fresno is 86% full. Inflow 1206 cfs & outflow 45 cfs. Some have had limited success, fish in 10’ to 15’ of water, slow death rigs are working. Nelson is…
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2024 Spring Mack Days Final Results
The 2024 Spring Mack Days Event on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended Saturday May 11th. A total of 35,089 were entered during the nine-week…
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Another Monster Walleye out of Peck
Congratulations to Dan Peterson of Lewistown, who landed and released this impressive walleye just a couple of Sundays ago at Fort Peck Reservoir. Dan was out fishing with Dylan Sanders…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24
Montana Hebgen: The ice is almost completely off the arms and main lake respectively, with what’s left being centralized around the dam. Fishing should become more consistent as the weather continues…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24
Fresno is 48% full, inflow 567 inflow, outflow is 42 cfs. Main ramp at the dam is open. Fishing has been fair. Look for areas that have structure in the…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 4.29.24
*Pardon our dust, The first report of the year is always a rough one! The Gallatin as well as the rest of Yellowstone National Park opens to fishing on May…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (April…
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Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Gary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch walleye, while the Captain also reeled in a nice catch,…
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
There is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Annual spring and fall Mack…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24
Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for fish using your sonar equipment. Jig fishing can be productive,…
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Flathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is moving into week number six in the…
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FWP News: FWP schedules virtual meeting to discuss proposed fishing regulations changes
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a virtual meeting to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations. The virtual meeting is scheduled for April 9, at 6 p.m.…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.28.24
Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 176 cfs & outflow is 40 cfs. Nelson is 80% full. Inflow 200 cfs & outflow is 0. Both reservoirs have unstable ice conditions. For…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.27.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Ruby River Fishing Report by Montana…
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Tiber Toads!
Greg Foley had a blast hitting the waters of Tiber last weekend with his son-in-law, Ben Hileman from Havre! Ben reeled in an impressive pike and walleye – talk about…
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Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal Cote
On any river here in Western Montana, as well as everywhere across the state, anglers share a common pursuit. However, when wading and drift boat anglers converge in the same…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24
Fresno is 23% full and rising. I got blown off the reservoir yesterday. There was still about 2’ of ice but the pressure ridges are opening with the warm temps…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.26.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.15.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (February 15, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. Yellowstone River Fishing Report by Bozeman Fly Supply (February 15,…
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2023-2024 Fishing License Valid through February
Reminder to purchase your 2024-2025 fishing license. Your 2023-2024 fishing license is valid for the rest of February.
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Just one month away!
Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded in the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. Nine…
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open water season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including…
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Giant Fort Peck Walleye
Don Wilkins has been hitting the ice on Fort Peck Reservoir quite often lately. Like any angler, he’s experienced his fair share of ups and downs, but yesterday was an…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.26.24
Fresno is 22% full. There is 18” and more ice in most areas. Fish the basin areas in about 20’ jigging or tip-ups with salted minnows for results. Saturday is…
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Reeling in Success: Holter Perch Ice Fishing
John Shuler, Bill West and Tim Rauser out of Townsend fished Tuesday the 23rd on Holter. The trio used K-mags baited with maggots on about 9 – 10 inches of…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.15.24 by FWP
There is no fishing report for the week of 1/15/24. With the extreme cold temperatures, we did not have FWP staff go out and put themselves at risk. We will…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.11.24
Fresno is 23% full. Fishing is fair. For best results in daytime fish the deeper basin areas, if you are having poor success try fishing shallow, 1’-3’ of water in…
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Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 1.8.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the…
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Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament, Jan 27
Gear up for an unforgettable day on the ice at the Nelson Reservoir Ice Classic Fishing Tournament, a tribute to the legendary Larry Simpson, on Saturday, January 27th! This action-packed…
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