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Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25
The Jefferson is now low and warming after runoff—perfect timing to get away from the crowds…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25
Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…
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Upper Madison Fishing Report 6.17 – 6.23
The Upper Madison is lit—Salmonflies are flying, trout are biting, and June snowstorms come with hand warmers and hogs on the line…
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The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant
Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…
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Father’s Day Fishing: Austin Lee Lands 35-Pound, 50-Inch Northern Pike at Canyon Ferry
Austin Lee battled a massive northern pike for more than an hour at Canyon Ferry, landing a 35-pound, 50-inch fish—just 2.5 pounds shy of Montana’s long-standing state record.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.12.25
Runoff’s done, bugs are poppin’, and the Madison’s on fire!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25
Chinook update: A bigger stretch of river may open—if the numbers hold….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25
From walleye in the shallows to salmon in the deep, fishing action is heating up across the board….
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25
Just when it looked like Chinook season was a no-go on the upper Salmon, a late surge of tagged fish has turned the tide—and a fishery proposal is now on…
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Fresno Walleye Tourney Canceled
Low water canceled the Fresno Walleye tourney, but silver lining: a long-awaited boat ramp upgrade is finally launching next week.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 6.6.25
Warm weather, clear water, and a full hatch progression make this the perfect week to hit the Clark Fork—just watch for tight log jams and sketchy stretches upstream…
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Catch up with all the updated fishing reports from around Montana.
Montana Outdoor Radio Show · June 7th
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.5.25
The bite’s been hot—walleye in the 50s, smallmouth stacking up deep, pike slowing down, and surprise salmon showing up all over the system…
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Bridge Washout Blocks Route to Slippery Ann
Heads up, anglers: A MORS follower reported a closure due to a bridge washout—plan your paddlefishing routes accordingly!
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.3.25
The Jefferson is still running high and muddy, but for those watching the windows—there’s gold in the murk if you time it right.
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Nelson Reservoir Gives Up Walleyes During Tough Bite Monday
Cold front or not, the code was cracked on Nelson Reservoir!
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Madison River Fishing Report 6.2.25
Yellowstone’s open, the trout are hungry, and the Madison’s on fire — grab your fly box and don’t sleep on this bite!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorenson 6.1.25
Walleye and pike fishing on Nelson has been strong…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 5.28.25
The Missouri is fishing hot right now—match the hatch with the right flies and you’ll be in for some killer dry fly action…
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IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25
Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.25
Bite’s on! Walleye, smallmouth, and pike are all playing nice—just bring your jigs, plastics, and a bucket of minnows…
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Madison River Fishing Report 5.29.25
Runoff’s knocking—get your Madison fix while the river’s still fishable!
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 5.26.25
Big bugs are here—Salmonflies are popping on Rock Creek, and it’s only getting better from here…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.25.25
The Kootenai’s fishing hot—for now—so hit it before the big flow show starts Tuesday and turns it into a float-only rodeo….
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26
Rainbows, walleye, and perch are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with trolling, jigging, and shoreline setups producing steady action throughout the region.
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 5.23.25
The Jefferson is flirting with fishability, but with runoff looming and warm temps rising, don’t count on it being your weekend sweetheart.
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Kalispell Fishing Report 5.21.25
Rare late May fly fishing conditions are prime on Kalispell-area rivers—but with warm weather coming soon, now’s the time to go!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update – 5/22/2025
Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.22.25
From shallow smallmouth to deep lake trout, this week’s bite brought wind, cold temps, and just enough action to keep rods bending across the board…
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Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where
It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….
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Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 5.20.25
Sleep in, sip your coffee, and hit the Missouri around 2pm….
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 5.19.25
Runoff’s in full swing on the Yellowstone, but if you time it right, there’s solid action to be had…
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Breaking the Dam Barrier in a Fishing Boat
Sometimes, to find the fish, you have to outsmart the beaver…
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Fishing Local
Why chase distant waters when the best fishing lessons—and fish—might be five minutes from home? Read more from Montana Grant here…
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.19.25
Rainbows are hot, walleye are spotty, and trolling’s the ticket across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—just watch the weather and match the hatch with spinners, crawlers, or buggers….
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East Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.16.25
The East Gallatin is moody with runoff, but afternoon nymphing and sneaky spring creek tactics can still put you on fish—if you know where to look…
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report 5.18.25
Blackfoot River Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop: Our Blackfoot River fishing report comes to you straight from the river. We are on the Blackfoot River fly fishing daily…
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I Can’t Catch 55
Think you can catch 100 trout in a day? Try hitting 55 first—turns out, it’s harder than you think. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Reel Innovation with Gadgets that Make Fishing Smarter
Think you’ve got all the fishing gear you need? Think again — the future of angling is way cooler than you might think…
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Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update III, May 14, 2025
Paddlefish are on the move as Missouri River flows rise—find out where to expect more action and snagging activity heading into Memorial Weekend…
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