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Dipping a Double
This angler was netting his bass when he accidentally scooped up another big bass with it! What are the odds of that? Very cool. View this post on…
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Hook, Line and Sinker at Holter!
Nine-year-old Lane Hileman from Havre had a great weekend at Holter Lake, reeling in a beautiful rainbow trout near Split Rock. He snagged the catch using a 4-inch dodger with…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.9.24
Montana Hebgen: We’re beginning to see some occasional Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch of midges continuing. Some sparse gulpers have been seen in…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from Pond 4 to the Silos while using bottom bouncers with…
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Big Kings on Peck Caught by The Salmon Slayer today
Bill Zarahdka from Wolf Point is at it early this year. Fishing with Colt Vilot from Wyoming and Joe Jaseek from Winnett, MT for lakers and salmon they hauled in…
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FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish more and more each year due, in part, to successful…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.6.24
Fresno is 95% full. Inflow 424 cfs & outflow 500 cfs. It was a very windy last couple days on Fresno. Most fishermen are pre-fishing for the Friday-Saturday tournament. If…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 6.6.24
Hi all, Thanks again for your interest in Idaho’s Chinook fisheries and the upper Salmon River. Since last weeks’ update, we’ve only seen 4 more PIT tagged Sawtooth fish cross…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to be good inside the Canyon near the Gates of the…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.3.24
Montana Hebgen: *Not much has changed on the Lake since last week* – The lake should begin to start fishing better every day as the warmer weather starts to creep into…
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All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which are commonly referred to as Pike-Perch and European Walleye, is…
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THE RIVERS are HALF FULL!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, ————————————– Lately life has kicked all our Butts. The Covid…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in 20 to 25 feet of water around Ponds 2 and 3,…
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FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck
The results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to Wayne Wilcox of Laurel and Gage Gordon of Belgrade for…
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ONE, BEST CAST!!! by Montana Grant
Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. Placement into the right spot will produce more hook ups. …
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Day One Leaders: Rock Creek Walleye Tourney on Peck
Sixty teams are battling it out in the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck. Leading the pack on day one are Wayne Wilcox from Laurel and Gage Gordon from…
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update by Greg Schoby 5.31.24
Hi everyone, Just wanted to send a quick follow up to last weeks’ email update. As I said in that email, the upcoming week would mean a lot for the…
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from the Montana Department of…
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When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist
There’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a newbie just wanting to introduce the younger ones to the…
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Walleye Catch and Release at Fort Peck
Fred Stingley and his 13-year-old step-grandson, Pete Ramsey, from Louisiana, had a fantastic fishing adventure on Tuesday with the Captain. They managed to catch and release a couple of impressive…
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It was Family and Friend Week at Fort Peck
The Captain had two of his brothers, Pat and Dan Ward, plus hometown buddies Don Cyre and Dick Donley, visit the Fort Peck MORS Headquarters. They had a blast walleye…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 5.30.24
Fresno is 96% full. Inflow 483 cfs & outflow 588 cfs. Walleye and northern fishing is good. Best method is a button bouncer rig with crawler, leech, or dead minnow…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.26.24
Montana Hebgen: The lake should begin to start fishing better every day as the warmer weather starts to creep into the basin. Our famous large midges have been reliably hatching most…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.28.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 28, 2024) The Jefferson River in Montana is a beautiful, Cottonwood-lined stream that is often…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs and a worm with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25-30 feet of water. The hot spots over the…
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Catfishing the Yellowstone
Ken Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. The guys caught this cat on cherry-flavored jello soaked dead…
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BEST TROUT FISHING… by Montana Grant
NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live in beautiful places. Many trout are great jumpers and certainly…
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Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck
Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the Montana Outdoor Headquarters at Fort Peck. Dan is owner of…
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 5.25.24
Hi all, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from folks this week asking about the potential for a Chinook fishery in the upper Salmon this year, so thought I’d…
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FAST and FURIOUS FLY TYING!!! by Montana Grant
Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. Better quality flies will be more durable and stimulate more…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.23.24
Fresno is 97% full, inflow 854 cfs, outflow 650 cfs. Reservoir is near full and water clarity is turbid. Fisherpeople are finding walleyes on the rocky & gravely areas. Some…
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Lures that Catch Massive Kokanee with Mack’s Lure Company
On this week’s brand spankin new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Bob Loomis from Mack’s Lure Company, uncovering top tips for catching massive Kokanee. Bob…
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FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Frog Ponds in Lewistown. The event features short…
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FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of the 2024 yellow tag season.
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.20.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs with bottom bouncers or crankbaits in 25 feet of water. The best areas have been Snaggy Bay (across…
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Smartbaits: Color-Changing Lures for Every Condition
Have you heard of Smartbaits fishing lures? This revolutionary tackle that adapts to its environment for ultimate fishing success! These innovative lures change color based on water conditions, mimicking the…
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Final Results for the 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic
Congratulations to Chris McFadden of Townsend and Brem Phipps of Jordan for placing first in the 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic with a total of 96.30 pounds! Second place went…
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NOTICE: Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Day 2 Postponed
Please note that the Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament’s second and final day has been postponed to Sunday, May 19th due to the wind. If you missed the Day…
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Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Tournament – Day 1 Results
The 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic at Fort Peck Marina first day has come to an end with Bob Hickey of Kalispell and Jason Mundel of Fort Peck taking first…
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Kokanee Fishing Is ON FIRE
Kokanee fishing is hot on the Bitterroot Lake, according to Matt with Mo-Fisch Charters and Tours. Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Radio Show tomorrow morning from 6am – 8am…
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Fresno & Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.16.24
Fresno is 86% full. Inflow 1206 cfs & outflow 45 cfs. Some have had limited success, fish in 10’ to 15’ of water, slow death rigs are working. Nelson is…
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FWP News: Paddlefish Update: 5/16/24
Welcome to the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season! Opening day of the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season is in the books. The total estimated harvest was 30 paddlefish (see table…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.15.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 15, 2024) The Jefferson River in Montana is a beautiful, Cottonwood-lined stream that is often…
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CPW’s Successful Effort: Eliminating Invasive Carp from Arvada’s Water
According to a press release and social media posts by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), a recent operation led by CPW successfully removed 14 invasive bighead carp from Arvada’s Jack…
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FWP News: Paddlefish Season Is Just About Here!
We are quickly approaching the (yellow tag) paddlefish season here in eastern Montana. Below you will find some helpful information to assist anglers in preparing for the season. • Season…
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2024 Spring Mack Days Final Results
The 2024 Spring Mack Days Event on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended Saturday May 11th. A total of 35,089 were entered during the nine-week…
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NW MT Fishing Report by the 5.11.24
Fishermen: Lots of perch at the city docks using fuzz bugs and nightcrawlers. Lake Mary Ronan Salmon improving as oxygen levels are getting better. By next week perch will bite…
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Interesting Trip to Canyon Ferry
Bert Bartle and his father, Herb, headed to Canyon Ferry recently and had a pretty interesting trip. Here’s how it went in Bert’s words: It has been a long winter…well…
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