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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.15.24
Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 3 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Ramp at dam is operational. Fishing for walleye & northern is fair. There are fishing opportunities other than Fresno…
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Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in the net!” That’s how he summed up the massive chinook…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.14.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 12, 2024) The perch bite has been amazing from Cottonwood Creek to the Dam while jigging with…
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FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers
HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers around the state effective at midnight tonight. Water temperatures have…
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Official Press Release: State Record Chinook Salmon
Pending Helena approval, a new state record Chinook salmon was caught on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday, August 9th. At around noon, Jim Fauth of Malta was fishing east of…
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Young Angler Catches Huge Lake Trout on Flathead Lake
Young Braxton Griffiths landed a monster lake trout while jigging for whitefish with his dad, Collin, on Flathead Lake! This beast measured in at 35″ and tipped the scales at…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24
Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to Goosebay, Silos north to round-top, north of White Earth and…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.11.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) – The lake has been heating up (in more ways than one). There’s been plenty of gulpers on the north…
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IDFG: F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River
On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place at the right time to save a 10-year-old boy struggling…
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Possible New state record salmon out of Fort Peck
Waiting for verification but we have a new state record and weekly leader! This salmon weighed in at 32.62 lbs! Congratulations James Fauth from Malta on a beautiful salmon!
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.8.24
Fresno is 32% full, inflow 22 cfs & outflow 101 cfs. Not much structure is left in the water. Limits of walleyes are still being caught using sonar equipment to…
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FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, effective Saturday, Aug. 10, at 12:01 a.m. Recent storms have…
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King Salmon Fishing report for the Week from Fort Peck
The Captain and Black Jaw Fly Guy Gary Rueb had some salmon success this week. They caught a big one and some more mature ones during the week plus a…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 8.7.24
During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (August 1 – August 4), angler effort decreased slightly, but the average catch and harvest rates continued to…
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Sneak Peek: Discover the Ultimate Fish ID Tool with Dr. Christopher Guy on the next MT Outdoor Podcast
Get ready for an exciting sneak peek of the next episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week, Downrigger Dale chats with Dr. Christopher Guy, the mastermind behind the Fishes…
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Color Matters: A Newbie Fisherman’s Guide to Luring Walleye
Choosing the right lure color can make or break your walleye fishing trip. According to WalleyeX, walleyes see colors differently than humans, relying on green and orange-red spectrums. In clear…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.7.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 5, 2024) Rainbow fishing continues to be good between Log Gulch and Split Rock, and across from…
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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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Alligator in Lake Erie?
Meanwhile, in the midwest…. A relaxing Sunday on Lake Erie turned into panic for a local family when Erie resident Stina Roach spotted what appeared to be a 4 to…
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FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing
TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following restrictions are now in effect for the Big Hole River:…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.4.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) -Theres been plenty of gulpers on the north shore, key in to the calmer days with just a tiny touch…
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Another Fort Peck First!
Tucker Mead, 8 years old, from Butte caught his first walleye on Saturday! We know it won’t be his last, as his mom said he is now hooked on fishing.…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with traditional walleye gear. Walleye fishing has been hot from Pond…
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Pen-Size Fishing Pole
Just when you think fishing poles can’t get more compact! Would you give this pen rod a try? I mean, it might not be the best one to take to…
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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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Collin Griffith Fishes Fort Peck
Collin Griffith, from Missoula, teamed up with buddies Mike Gornick and Todd Green, also from Missoula, and guide Scott Collinsworth for a fishing adventure at Fort Peck. They spent Thursday…
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CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian Reservation Joint Tribal/State Fishing and Bird Hunting and Recreation Regulations…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.2.24
Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was shore fishing was poor. Nelson is 79% full with no…
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Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Ross Tate, one of the best lake whitefish anglers on Flathead Lake. If you’re eager to master the…
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Whitefish Bite is Good!
Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. Nice catch, Owen!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update 7.31.24
During last week’s interval for the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 25 – July 28), angler effort decreased slightly, but average catch and harvest rates continued to improve. Angler…
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25-pound Godzilla Salmon Caught on Peck
Kathy Goodman and her husband, Jody, from Great Falls caught a 25-pound salmon on Fort Peck Tuesday. Here are the details: “We caught it on an 11-inch 406 Tackle “Marina”…
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Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher
Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a press release by NH Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division…
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Rueb and Captain Score a Salmon
There have been some huge salmon caught this year on Fort Peck. Congratulations to the anglers that were in the right place at the right time! When you hook a…
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BIGGEST BUTTS!!! by Montana Grant
Anglers love to catch big fish. The main theme of many of their fish stories is how long, how fat, how beautiful, or how big was their fish. In Montana…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both north and south of White Earth. Most walleyes are being…
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Almost a Record! Don Jamison’s Epic Salmon Catch
Don Jamison from Nashua made waves at Fort Peck today with an impressive catch: a monster salmon weighing 31 lbs 15 oz, just shy of the state record of 32.05…
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FWP News: High water temps prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on portion of Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued hoot-owl fishing restrictions on the Yellowstone River from the Highway 89 Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) east of Livingston to the Highway…
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Huge Weights Dominate Tiber Walleye Toruney Day One Leaders
Get ready for some excitement as we introduce the top three leaders from Day One of the 2024 Tiber Walleye Tournament! Leading the pack is the dynamic duo of Ty…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.25.24
Fresno is 41% full. 0 inflow 1109 cfs outflow. Fishing for walleyes & northerns remains good. Fish 10’-20’ of water, most methods are working, especially leeches below bobbers on the…
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“Whitefish Bite Is On!” -Zimmer Tackle
The white fish bite is on! Big Arm in front of boat ramp. Lots of boats, nets pulling in fish. It began in Skidoo a day ago. 45 feet. Zimmer…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update by IDFG 7.25.24
July 25, 2024 During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 18 – July 21), we observed a large decrease in angler effort, but the…
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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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FWP News: Full fishing closures take effect at midnight at the mouth of some Clark Fork River tributaries
Hoot-owl restrictions on Rock Creek, St. Regis River, North Fork Flathead River HELENA – Full fishing closures at the mouth of some tributaries of the Clark Fork River take effect at…
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions placed on North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana
KALISPELL — Angling restrictions on the North Fork Flathead River go into effect at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, due to record water temperatures and dropping flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.22.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from the Silos to the ponds in 12 to 20 feet of water and north of the Silos to Hole in the Wall in…
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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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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.18.24
Fresno is 60% full, no inflow & 1066 cfs outflow. Fishing for most species remains good. Catch fish where ever your electrics indicate they are, most presentations are working. Get…
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FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers warming up: Anglers asked to help reduce stress on trout
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are closely monitoring the water temperatures of northwest Montana rivers and streams and could propose fishing restrictions this summer to reduce fish stress…
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