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Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir
Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this past summer and the Captain went on Nelson Reservoir Wednesday…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24
Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good days this past week with some chrome spoon patterns and…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report (October 17, 2024) Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing…
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WHERE TO FISH? by Montana Grant
We have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In most cases, these areas are huge watersheds, or bodies of…
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Nelson Reservoir Produces
Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just say, the fish were biting! The day was all about…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 Results
UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the end of the current 2024 Mack Days on Flathead Lake…
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a section of the Big Hole River to be reopened to…
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 and around Confederate in 15-20 feet of water while using…
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Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24
Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind has tagged along. High temps around 70 degrees again next…
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Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant
Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable moments in time. Knowing what time it is helped identify…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24
Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the dam near the outflow area. 15’ to 16’ seems to…
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FWP Salmon Shocking in Action
Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon to collect eggs. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how wildlife…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24
Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near the surface in 11-8 feet of water,chrome/blue and fire tiger…
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between the unseasonably warm weather and the smoke hanging in the…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and 2 in 15-25 feet of water while using jigs, bottom-bouncers…
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged a solid antelope, and Cooper’s right there helping Dad show…
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results
Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend fishing on Flathead Lake. Top Ten Anglers are ranked on…
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date reminder for all sportsmen looking to get some critters this…
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. Now it’s your turn! Listen, get inspired, and create your…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24
Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as the people I talk with did not fish last week.…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24
Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the warm temps but still quite a few fish being snagged …
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report (October 3, 2024) Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing…
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24
Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort and catch were low during the first weekend of monitoring,…
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP fisheries and hatchery staff. There are definitely Chinook salmon present…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the downhill side of the nine-week long competition with just four…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate in 20-30 feet of water while using bottom-bouncers with flashers…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24
Fresno is 22% full with no inflow & 39 cfs outflow. The last report I received the ramp at the dam is still usable. Nelson is 78% full with no…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24
Salmon-snagging started October 1st and most of the activity has been early in the morning or overnight in the dark,there have also been a few taken bowfishing Walleye-most of our success this…
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Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV Damage
Okay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole is precious. It is unique. It has immense value- the…
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Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska
Meet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of chasing that elusive Dall sheep, he finally nailed it on…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results
There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of 8,730 lake trout entries have been entered so far in…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river mouth in 15-25 feet of water while using bottom-bouncers with…
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Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on the water.
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Listen to last weeks show September 28th
Fishing around the state, New Smallmouth Bass Record catch, and more. You can hear it all here. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Montana Outdoor Hour 1 September 28th Montana Outdoor…
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September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works
September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works. You can hear all our latest reports from our correspondents, and Special…
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Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on Peck
Joshua Johnson from Williston, ND caught a possible new state record smallmouth bass out of Fort Peck. Here is what he sent MORS: “We were fishing west of hell creek…
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Cast, Catch and Connect with a Kiddo!
Taking a kid fishing isn’t just about teaching them to cast a line—it’s about sparking a lifelong love for the great outdoors. There’s something magical about watching their eyes light…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this past week casting 5/8 ounce Blue Fox fire tiger spinners…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in or out flow. Best fishing for northern & walleye is…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024
The following information is provided by Idaho Fish and Game: The information on this page reflects harvest results for these river segments. It does not reflect the season status if…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report (September 18, 2024) Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Fishing…
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 3 Results
2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake continues on until November 3rd. Anglers just completed the third week of the nine-week event. Mack Days Fishing Events are sponsored by the…
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Nice Pike at Peck
Jackee Beck from Deer Lodge hit the water by the powerhouse below Fort Peck dam on Sunday and nailed this beauty of a northern pike using a crankbait! Way to…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.23.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole in the Wall area and north of White Earth on…
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FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been in effect for the entire river since Aug. 31. Effective…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.19.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 88 cfs & outflow 63 cfs. The ramp at the dam is still usable. For best fishing stay on the dam end of the reservoir.…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.19.24
Fishing Report Salmon- Salmon are in the bays and Wednesday morning there were dozens of them in the Marina bay,we hooked up on 5 casting Fire Tiger and Chrome colored…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. This…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall. Walleye and rainbows are being caught around White Earth on jigs or…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.12.24
Still catching some salmon on flasher/fly and Brad’s mini black jack combos in the Flat Lake area and the face of the dam area with a trolling speed of 1.9-2.1…
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