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Fort Peck Walleye Fishing Success
Josh Newsted, of Kalispell, went fishing at Fort Peck last week with a group of family and friends which included a friend from northern Michigan and his dad, brother and…
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Red Hot Walleye Bite continues on Peck
Jim Majerus and Glen Korf from Billings jumped in the Warrior boat this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the Captain at Fort Peck. They caught walleyes every single day…
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Slaying the Big Ones with the “Slayer”
Bill Zahradka from Wolf Point took some buddies fishing on Father’s Day at Fort Peck. Todd Meek from Fort Wayne Indiana and Charlie Paldino from Hoboken New Jersey caught real…
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Fort Peck Family Magic
Oliver Kemp of Glasgow, 11 years old, went fishing with his Grandpa and Grandma, Jarrell and Robin Schock, at Fort Peck on Friday, June 16, where he caught his first…
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Did You Know, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fish, Fishery, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Madison River, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana Fishing, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana Grant, TroutALL THE MARBLES!!!
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear water that is below 65 degrees. Montana is home to…
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FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art
HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the next fishing regulations booklet. Winners will see their work on…
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Ward Brothers Walleye Wrap-Up
What a week at Fort Peck! The Captain was joined by his brothers and nephew, Jon Ward, along with a few of Jon’s friends, for super fishing and fun times!…
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21-inch bass and swimming antelope
Leah Rediske from Missoula caught a 21-inch bass and watched an antelope go for a swim in Fort Peck this past weekend. Pretty cool!
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Ward Brothers Take It To the Limit on Fort Peck!
Richie Ward from Virginia, Pat Ward from Illinois and Dan Ward from South Dakota joined their brother, the Captain, at MORS Headquarters in Park Grove. They fished Fort Peck starting on…
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MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 6.7.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle – 6.6.23
Rock Creek Fishing Report + Rating 4/5 June 6, 2023 Salmonflies are out on Rock Creek below Ghillies bridge and fish are looking up. Make sure to have the big…
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Southwest MT Fishing Report by Montana Angler 6.3.23
We’ve seen a large percentage of snow melt transfer to increased flows throughout most river systems. Conditions vary day to day but as rivers start dropping and gain increased clarity…
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You can help these youngsters represent Montana at TBF Nationals Tourney
Check out this GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/17fdc982. You may want to consider showing support to these local youngsters. Even a modest contribution can make a difference in helping Rose Dawson…
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Get hooked on Catchin the Big Ones LIVE today
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula (Click here for our statewide radio network). You…
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Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngster
Congratulations to Garin! This state record breaker came from Gartside Reservoir, and he beat the record by 1/100th of an ounce! Excellent catch!
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Another First Time Fort Peck Angler
Tom Doty of Billings was fishing Fort Peck for the first time and caught a nice walleye. He was fishing with Glen Korf, who caught a nice northern pike the…
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Baked Stuffed Rainbow Trout Recipe
Just when you thought you have tried trout every way possible, this recipe shows up…..
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First but not last trip to Fort Peck
Scott Kroger from Columbia Falls made his first trip to Fort Peck this past week with his buddies, Randy and Mike Shaefer from South Dakota. As you can see by…
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Fishing with the Captain
Ken Ault from Missoula is pictured above on the left holding a 27-inch walleye he put back into Fort Peck. The Captain’s brother, Dan Ward from South Dakota, is shown…
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All about the walleyes at Fort Peck
Randy Schaefer from Madison South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck with his buddies, Mike Schaefer and Scott Kroger. Randy had a fantastic time and caught and released…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.26.23
Fresno is 95% full. Water is clearing and surface temp mainly in the 60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging is best method but some bottom bouncer technics are producing. Best…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.25.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report by Montana Angler 5.18.23
Current Conditions: The Yellowstone River is high and will likely be in runoff mode for several more weeks. The Months Ahead: Runoff runs long and late on the Yellowstone River. It will…
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Fishing Report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs 5.18.23
Fresno is full of water and surface temp mainly in the sixties. The water is stained. Walleye fishing is good in 5’-15’ of water using crank baits and jigging. Nelson…
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Nelson Dredge was Good Thursday
Tom Burch, Brian Olson and the Captain caught some walleyes on Thursday, and they have pictures to prove it! Nice work, guys!
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Kootenai River Fishing Report by Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler May 15-23, 2023
Kootenai River Flow: 9,200 Cubic Feet per second 2 foot visibility, 42 degrees. Koocanusa Inflow: 30,000 cfs, Fisher river flow: 1100 cfs, Yaak Flow: 2990 cfs Hatches: March BrownsLittle Blue Quills, Midges,…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.17.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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2023 Spring Mack Days Final Results 5.15.23
The 2023 Spring Mack Days final day of the fishing competition on Flathead Lake was Saturday, May 13th, with a total of 33,297 lake trout that were entered in the…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.11.23
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Trophy Walleye Heaven on Fort Peck
The Captain was walleye fishing on Fort Peck this week. It was as close to walleye heaven as you can get on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gary Rueb from Plentywood joined…
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
HELENA – No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and your gal and head out to enjoy Montana’s countless rivers,…
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Helena Area Fishing Report by FWP 5.8.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout are still cruising the shorelines and providing great action on the north end of the reservoir for shore anglers. The best rainbow fishing is around the Outhouse, Shannon,…
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2023 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update 5.8.23
There is one week left in the 2023 Spring Mack Days Event. It is not too late to come out and be a part of the event. Mack Days are…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.4.23
Fresno is full of water. Water is stained, and the main lake surface temp is in the 40s. Walleye fishing is slow. Crappie can be caught in the backs of…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.2.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update
As the temperatures are rising so does the 2023 Spring Mack Days lake trout fishing total. One hundred ninety-six out of five hundred ninety-one anglers have turned in a whooping…
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Excited kiddo reeling in a big fish
It’s so awesome to see anybody’s reaction when they are reeling in big ones, but it is even cooler to see the youngsters out there reeling ’em in with huge…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23
Fresno is full of water. Surface temp mainly in the forties. The clarity is stained. There was some floating ice Tuesday morning but it later disappeared. Fishing for me on…
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Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake
Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder? What a cool catch from a few years ago! Jimmy Zander of Potomac has…
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SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 4.25.23
As we start to see glimpses of spring, Montana fishing conditions can be as dynamic as the weather. Rivers can quickly rise and fall based on the temperatures. We have…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23
Stream levels down a little below normal level. There are very good midge, BWOs, March Browns and Skwala stonefly hatches taking place. Check back often as we update the entire…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23
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Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23
It won’t be long, get your boat ready! (Photo via Levi Johnson)
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SPINNER WINNER!!!
Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked lures have been around for over 100 years, but which…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23
Still lots of ice at Fresno. Walleye fishing remains good. Best fishing is jigging main lake points in low light periods of the day. Nelson has lots of ice and…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.30.23
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Orvis endorses The Bitterroot Mile Club as premier fly-fishing lodge
Montana riverfront luxury property joins industry leader’s exclusive list of world-class resorts HAMILTON, Mont. — March 28, 2023 — The Bitterroot Mile Club (TBMC), a first-class luxury resort on the banks of Montana’s…
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Some nice rainbows
Cameron Hockett recently hit the ice with his buddies, Cody Walter and Justin Wallace, along with his his kids, Aubrey, CJ and little Cooper (pictured above). They managed to catch…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.23.23
Travel on both reservoirs is very tough on account of the heavy snow cover. Tracked vehicles are advised. Ice conditions continue to be good. Not much fishing is happening. If…
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