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2026 Upper Missouri Paddlefish update V, May 27, 2026 by Biologist Cody Nagel
The Upper Missouri Paddlefish update from May 27, 2026, reports that flows are low at 6740 cfs. Paddlefish are being caught in fair numbers from the bridge to Fort Peck’s…
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Missouri Guides Put a $15K Bounty on Paddlefish Vandal
It’s a rare day when a fishing story out of Missouri makes waves all the way up in Big Sky Country, but this one is disturbing enough to share even…
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The Paddlefish’s Unique Rostrum: Nature’s Sensory Masterpiece
The American paddlefish features a unique rostrum that serves as a sensory organ, detecting electric signals from prey while occasional curves in the bill result from environmental factors, affecting efficiency.
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Tagged Paddlefish Swims 922 Miles From South Dakota to Kentucky—Then a Bowfisherman Spots It 15 Feet From the Boat
A paddlefish tagged in South Dakota in 2023 turned up in Kentucky during a June 2025 bowfishing trip—after an estimated 922-mile river journey. The surprising recovery has fisheries officials impressed,…
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Beginner Paddlefishing on Montana’s Yellowstone River: Training, Gear Rhythm, and Must-Know Regs
A simple question about targeting paddlefish on the Yellowstone turned into a preseason reality check: paddlefishing isn’t casual. From training your shoulders and core to dialing in the cast-sweep-repeat rhythm,…
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Paddlefish Harvest Estimate for First Week of 2025 Paddlefish Season
Paddlefish harvest is off to a solid start, but with river flows dropping, this weekend may be slower—plus a few key reminders to keep your season legal and smooth….
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Several changes this year for paddlefishing in Montana
New year, new rules—Montana’s 2025 paddlefish regs are here, so brush up before you cast (or snag) your line!
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11 year old from Kalispell Snags Paddlefish
Kwintyn Hicks is 11 years old, and he caught this pictured 60lb paddlefish. Way to go, Kwintyn!
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