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FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
THREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A hoot-owl restriction, which prohibits fishing between 2 p.m. and midnight,…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your efforts on glassier, less windy areas. Callibaetis season is here,…
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3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on Peck
A Fort Peck angler’s 3 1/2-year-old grandson got his first salmon! Emerson Copenhagen picked out a Big Green flasher and fly after his grandpa asked him what he would put…
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Grumpy Old Men are Salmon Happy
Ron Ellingson and Neil Blade from Missoula went salmon fishing with the Captain on Friday and Saturday on Fort Peck. It was a grind on Friday. After 10 hours of…
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SNACKLE BOX!!!
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger can overwhelm a good time. Back in the day, I…
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The whitefish bite is on!!
The Whitefish bite is on at the north end of Flathead Lake, according to Matt from Mo Fisch. Captain Cameron of Mo Fisch Charters is pictured with some 6-7 lbs…
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Limit of Walleye is Always Nice
The Dredge Cuts were kind to the Captain and Ron Ellingson along with Neil Blade who came from Missoula to fish for Salmon, as the wind kept them off the…
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Angler caught cheating at NY fishing tournament
What on earth? It happened again! “A less dramatic version of the Weight Gate scandal that rocked the professional fishing world in October 2022 took place over the weekend in Dunkirk,…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.10.23
Fresno is 50% full. Inflow 410 cfs and outflow is 740 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Best areas are the main lake points in 15’-20’ of water. Bottom bouncer with…
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Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Warning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the state’s richest valley pitted out-of-state landowners against local hunters and…
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Downrigger Takes It To The Salmon on Tuesday
Downrigger Dale caught five salmon on Tuesday while fishing with the Captain on Fort Peck. (4 of the kings are posted here) They were all from 9 to 19 pounds…
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Bighorn River Fishing Report via Bighornfly.com 8.4.23
Here’s a fishing report that gives you a visual idea of what is happening on the Bighorn:
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.8.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.23
The weather has cooled off but the fishing is HOT! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently, but the weather at the moment may make things tricky. Anglers are…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.7.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the hot spots being from Confederate to Pond 1, Pond 4 to Hole-in-the-Wall, north of White Earth and the west shore…
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Live Radio Show on Fort Peck was a Black Jaw Success
Bill Zarahdka The Salmon Slayer showed the MORS radio crew how he earned his nickname last Saturday. The Captain and Downrigger were joined by Mike Priske from Missoula for a…
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TROUT HUNTING!!!
Trout hunting season is on! Hunting trout requires a certain strategy, skills, and tackle. Seeing is believing when trout hunting. Successful Trout Hunters need great optics. Don’t get cheap when…
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FLAB INTO FAB!!!
Winters in Montana are LONG!!!! We all tend to gain more than a few pounds. As the winter grows, so do our waistlines! If you plan to chase bulls, in…
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Did You Know, Education, Fishing, Hunt in Montana, Hunter Education, Hunting, Hunting Traditions, Montana GrantMONTANA SCHOOLS DENIED FEDERAL FUNDS!!!
If Montana Schools teach hunting, archery, or classes that involve firearms, they will be denied federal funds. These federal funds are earmarked to make schools better. They are also being…
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Woody Walleye River Success
Fish the Missouri River last Friday, fishing was not fast but consistent. Used 1/8 oz Woody’s Excell in the ghost color combination, and bait’in jig with a half crawler. Most…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana
HELENA – Fishing restriction and closures on several streams in southwest Montana will be lifted at midnight tonight because of recent cool temperatures and forecasted rain. This includes the hoot owl…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.4.23
Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is 10’-20’. Fish the main lake points in the Kremlin and…
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project
Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a sharp nosedive after lake trout populations in Yellowstone Lake began…
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Reel life, Real Adventure on Catchin the Big Ones!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula (Click here for our statewide radio network). You…
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GET THE LEAD OUT!!!
Fishermen use lead to help sink their baits, flies, and lures. The more lead, the deeper the presentation. Lead is considered a toxic metal when added to our waters.…
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Montana Fishing Restrictions and Closures
If you’re heading to any of the following rivers to go fishing: Beaverhead River Big Hole River Bitterroot River Clark Fork River Gallatin River Jefferson River Madison River Ruby River…
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Monster Paddlefish Found Injured
Wow. A fish of a lifetime, for sure. Take a look at this post from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Unfortunately, the fish is not a state record because…
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Coolers Full of Whitefish on Flathead Lake
Jens Gran took Ross Tate and Steve Vinal fishing for whitefish this morning in Skidoo Bay on Flathead Lake. They caught a couple of coolers full by 10:30am using 3/8…
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Tennessee State Record Cutthroat Caught by 10-Year-Old
Meanwhile, in Tennessee…. Ten-year-old Palmer Tipton caught the new state record cutthroat at 4lbs 12oz. The fish was released in Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River. Excellent work!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.1.23
The dog days have arrived to the Greater Yellowstone Area! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every day. Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.31.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good between Ponds 1 and 2 and Duck Creek in 11-20 feet of water on bottom bouncers with slow-death rigs or worm harnesses in chartreuse…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 7.27.23
Fresno is 64% full and declining. Walleye fishing is good. Concentrate on the main lake points on the south end. Bottom bouncers with crawler and leech rigs are working. Best…
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Fishing news, Fishing reports, Fishing information on Catchin the Big Ones
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula (Click here for our statewide radio network). You…
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Holter Kokanee Success
Bill Lentz with Montana Tackle sent us the photo below from a returning customer named Steve G from Helena. Steve caught these kokanee on Holter using spinners and dodgers he…
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activities, Bass Fishing, Boating, Boating Safety, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Montana GrantWADE A LITTLE DEEPER!!!
Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their goal is to get closer to the fishing spot that…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.26.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on Tuesday of each week here along with your name and website/email address…
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FWP News: Warm water prompts full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions on parts of some western and southwestern Montana streams
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions will be in effect starting July 26 on portions of some rivers and creeks…
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What a Week on Flathead Lake
All the fish you see in this post were caught by Mo Fisch Matt McComb’s clients last week on Flathead Lake. It was an epic week for everyone involved. Way…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing continues to be great around Ponds 2 and 3, in the river mouth and Pond 4 in 20-25 feet of water. Also, from White Earth to Round-top…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.22.23
What’re you doing reading this? Go fish! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every day. Anglers are catching fish in both the Madison and Grayling arms. Callibaetis…
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Keri Berg from Great Falls Catches First Salmon and……
Keri Berg from Great Falls went fishing with Scott Collinsworth and caught her first and second king salmon on Fort Peck Saturday. Congratulations, Keri!
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Super Salmon Sunday with Fred Stingley and Scott Collinsworth on Peck
The Captain and Fred Stingley of Glasgow joined Scott Collinsworth on his new boat, which he has rightly named “The Fort Peck Salmon Snatcher”. And did they snatch salmon on…
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Tiber Walleye Fishing Tournament Results Are In!
We have the final results–What a great tournament! Congratulations to first place team, Lance Kresge and Dan Peterson!
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The Final Results Are In for the 2023 Hell Creek Walleye Fishing Tournament
The exhilarating finale of the 2023 Hell Creek Walleye Fishing Tournament is upon us! This highly anticipated event promised to be a testament to both skill and determination as seasoned…
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Tiber Walleye Tourney Day One Results
Here are the Tiber Walleye Tournament results for day one! ![pdf-embedder url=”https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tiber-2023-day-1.pdf” title=”Tiber 2023 day 1″]
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Over 50 pounds leads First Day at Hell Creek Walleye Tournament
Congratulations to the day one leaders of the Hell Creek Fishing Tournament. Wyatt Griffin and Kirk Boyer are leading day one with 51.72 lbs with Cody Martinez and Zeik Gordon…
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BEST OF THE BEST!!!
We have all been influenced by great mentors and fishermen. As kids, we were exposed to men and women that seemed to have the gift. As great anglers, the…
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They Call Him “The Salmon Slayer”
Scott Collinsworth jumped in Bill Zarahdka’s “Time off” boat this morning for a salmon trip he won’t soon forget on Fort Peck. They Call Bill “The Slayer” for a reason. …
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.20.23
Fresno is 70% full and the outflow is 3x greater than inflow. Walleye fishing is good. Try fishing near Browns Bay. Concentrate in about 10’ of water pulling bottom bouncer…
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Whitefish are on!
Here is the latest whitefish report from the Macwoman, Paula Zimmer: Big Arm is seeing hoardes of whitefish. Fishermen caught 60 a day ago . Fish 40 to 60 feet Using…
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