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MANNERS MATTER!!! by Montana Grant
It used to be that most new fishermen were gradually introduced to the sport of fly fishing by a family member or friend who had a fishing background. Various rules…
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Conservation License still required HELENA – Want to do something special for you mom this Mother’s Day? Take her fishing. No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 11…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.9.24
Fresno is 65% full, inflow is 2294 cfs & outflow is 44 cfs. Resent rain has been very beneficial for this body of water. Some local fishermen are finding limited…
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Another Monster Walleye out of Peck
Congratulations to Dan Peterson of Lewistown, who landed and released this impressive walleye just a couple of Sundays ago at Fort Peck Reservoir. Dan was out fishing with Dylan Sanders…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.7.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers…
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New Record Set: Angler Smashes 43-Year-Old Perch Catch in Lake Michigan
Check it out: A Hoosier fisherman just made a splash with the biggest yellow perch catch Indiana’s seen in over four decades–from the shore! Blas Lars cast his line into…
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FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
Trout numbers increase in some areas Trout numbers increase in some areas WISE RIVER – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are conducting annual fish population estimates in the…
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2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 8 Update
Only one weekend left in the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake! The event began March 14th and will end Saturday May 11th. Mack Days Fishing Events…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.6.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are still being caught by shore anglers on the north end at Chinamen’s and Shannon and at Duck Creek while using black nymphs and flies or the…
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FISHING SURVIVAL KIT!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen are addicted to fishing. They can’t look at water without wondering what kind of fish swimming may be there. There is nothing worse than being in a fishing situation…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.5.24
Montana Hebgen: The ice is almost completely off the arms and main lake respectively, with what’s left being centralized around the dam. Fishing should become more consistent as the weather continues…
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Fishing Report by the Macman
Fishermen: Mission Dam, evening bite worms and spinners. Crow Reservoir Trout on bottom, no small mouth. Perch spawned out so East Bay will slow down. Perch being caught SW Cromwell…
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FWP News: The Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day
May the Fourth be with You Today …..and on that note, check out this post by FWP about the Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day for Blaine County…
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TX Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit Fishes for Stolen Vehicles
According to a recent post on social media, at a fishing tournament like the Sealy Big Bass Splash Tournament, there’s more than sneaky tactics with fish weights, as has happened…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 5.1.24
Fresno is 48% full, inflow 567 inflow, outflow is 42 cfs. Main ramp at the dam is open. Fishing has been fair. Look for areas that have structure in the…
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Final walleye Egg Collection Count in Fort Peck
Posted April 30– -by biologist Heath Headley The weather conditions have continued to cooperate in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck Reservoir. Water surface temperatures have increased to 50-53F…
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2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update
Anglers fishing the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event have increased the total number of lake trout entries to 29,228. It was cooler weather throughout the weekend with Fridays total…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 4.29.24
*Pardon our dust, The first report of the year is always a rough one! The Gallatin as well as the rest of Yellowstone National Park opens to fishing on May…
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Another Great Day at Nelson Reservoir Sunday
Brian Olson took the Captain to Nelson Reservoir Sunday, and they got into some nice walleyes. Olson says the spawn post-spawn bite on Nelson won’t last long. When it’s over…
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17.76 Pound Walleye Caught on Fort Peck Sunday
Jason Mundel an outfitter on Fort Peck caught a huge walleye Sunday. The walleye weighed over 18 pounds and started loosing eggs. He measured the fish again and came up…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Shore anglers fishing for rainbows on the north end at Chinamen’s, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful while using black nymphs, spawn sacks or worms. Boat anglers…
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60 lbs+ Wins Fort Peck Walleye Tough Guy Tourney
The wait is finally over! The results of the Tough Guy Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck are in, and they are nothing short of thrilling. Anglers from all over came…
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing with Brian Olson 4.27.24
Fishing on Nelson is good. We fished for less than 3 hours, kept our limit & released several. These are males, if they’re not milking throw the girls back!
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the river. These tags are iss HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish season…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.25.24
Fresno is 41% full, inflow 556 cfs & outflow 42 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Look for gravelly areas and pitch 1/8 oz perch colored jigs tipped…
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The BIGGER the BETTER!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen have great imaginations. A successful outing must include how many and how big the fishing was. You must figure that Fishermen will exaggerate their catch numbers. Usually, 20% is…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (April…
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Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at the walleye spawning operation on Fort Peck Reservoir! Windy and…
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Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Gary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch walleye, while the Captain also reeled in a nice catch,…
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Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case
Here’s some interesting news from a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The following is from McRae-Helena, Georgia. Looks like investigators are onto something big in the case…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 23, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, April 15 and Sunday, April…
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
There is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Annual spring and fall Mack…
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FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck Reservoir this past week. The winds…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful while using black nymphs, spawn sacks or worms. …
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Fisherman harpooned after argument over catch size
Well, talk about a fishy situation! According to an article by Brittany Kasko via Fox News, Sujit Klingtalay and his buddies were out by the waters in Thailand, enjoying a…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24
Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for fish using your sonar equipment. Jig fishing can be productive,…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, April 8 and Sunday, April…
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Flathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is moving into week number six in the…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines. Rainbows are being caught from shore at the Silos, Goose Bay,…
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Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.11.24
Fresno is 35% full. Inflow 124 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Reservoir is ice free & dock at the ramp is in. Mainly a jig bite is happening near the…
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Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done some tagging on the north end of the lake. Biologists…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.9.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers…
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Cheating Walleye Fishermen Featured on Show Called True Crime: Smugshot
Remember the two anglers who were caught cheating at a Lake Erie fishing tournament? Fishermen plead guilty to charges in tournament cheating scandal Yep, those guys. We won’t even bother…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.9.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this report was collected between Monday, April 1 and Sunday, April…
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
How to describe the anglers who put in the countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood that are out on Flathead Lake fishing the Mack Days Fishing…
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Cast Your Line at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day!
Gear up for a reel good time at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day, set to make a splash on June 1, 2024. Join us bright and early…
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Fort Peck is Opened Up
Brian Olson sent us this photo on Sunday, April 7th, showing that Fort Peck opened up on Saturday night. We shared a video on social media yesterday, as well, but…
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13th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 for the 13th annual kids’ fishing event at the Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman! The event is hosted by the Bozeman Sunrise…
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Fishing Stereotypes
We showed you a few camping stereotypes yesterday (you can see them here), and today we want to know if you can relate to any of these fishing stereotypes:
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