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Helena’s Team Grey Bull Lands $500K+ at Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament With 398-Pound Black Marlin
A six-man crew from Helena, Montana, took home more than half a million dollars at Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Team Grey Bull beat out…
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Reminder of Why to Take a Kid Fishing
The best catch of the day is the kiddo who can’t stop giggling when they catch a fish!
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Wolf Creek Angler’s “Farewell October” Fishing Report
The following report is by Wolf Creek Angler, posted on October 30, 2025: The fall fishing season has nearly passed us by with weeks of great weather and decent fishing…
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Is There a Catch to Catch and Release?
New research is sparking debate over whether catch and release really protects the trout we love….
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November Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast
While most anglers pack it in for the season, the Missouri River still whispers, “The Blue Wings are hatching — and the trout are listening.”
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 10.31.25
Cool temps, hungry trout, and blue-winged olives — it’s prime time on the Clark Fork…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.30.25
Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 10.30.25
The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…
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Montana Trout Report for October 2025
Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.27.25
The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in central Montana other than the current drought situations…Water temps 52F.…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.27.25
Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.27.25
A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the wait for those golden catches..
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Quality Over Quantity on the Jefferson River
Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…
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Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days
Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25
Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 10.22.25
Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..
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North Fork Flathead River 10.20.25
Recent rains have raised river levels and sparked bug activity on the North Fork…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25
Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.21.25
Fall fishing is firing up in Montana’s trout capital—cooler weather, aggressive browns, and hot streamer action are making Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison prime waters right now!
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.20.25
Calm morning waters, golden fall colors, and hungry rainbows await on the Yellowstone…
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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 10.16.25
From perch at Big Arm to lake trout in Swan, here’s the real scoop on where Montana’s fish are biting—and where they’re just teasing.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.16.25
Big smallmouths, active pike, and lakers on the move…
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Bozeman Fishing Reports 10.13.25
Cool mornings, clear rivers, and hungry trout—fall fishing around Bozeman is hitting its stride with steady flows, active fish, and plenty of chances to hook up all day long.
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Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.13.25
The Bighorn River is in prime fall form—steady flows, clear water, and plenty of fish eager to eat…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.14.25
Rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—shore or boat, try nightcrawlers, powerbait, or spoons for some fast fall fishing action!..
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.13.25
Chilly mornings, moody browns, and steady takes—fall fishing doesn’t get much better than Hebgen and Quake.
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.12.25
Autumn has arrived on the Yellowstone: cold mornings, clear water, and a few hungry browns…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 10.11.25
Fall is in full swing on the Kootenai River — clear water, active hatches, and prime conditions for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers make this the perfect time to get…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.9.25
Fall fishing is heating up—pike, smallmouth, and lakers are all on the move as the water cools down.
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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.5.25
Fall is here, the bite is heating up on the Missouri, and with cooler temps, hatches, and hopper action, the river is firing daily for both dry fly and streamer…
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Livingston, MT Fishing Report October 5-15, 2025
Fall has finally hit Livingston—water temps are crashing, BWOs are popping, and the trout bite just flipped from summer slump to full-on autumn action…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.6.25
Cold weather didn’t stop the bite—rainbows are on fire at Hauser and Holter, walleye are still hitting deep at Canyon Ferry, and kokanee snagging is wide open in Helena Valley..
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 10.2.25
The Jefferson River is in good shape with steady nymphing, lingering terrestrial action, and low, clear water offering a quieter fall fishing experience..
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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.1.25
Cooler temps, rain, and even a chance of snow flurries signal the start of true fall fishing season on the Missouri River…
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Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.1.25
The Bighorn River is fishing steady, with reliable nymphing, improving streamer action, and just enough surface activity to keep things interesting..
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.3.25
Fall fishing is heating up with Lakers deep, Smallmouth hitting paddletails, Pike chasing spoons in the weeds, and salmon stacking in the bays..
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Ruby River Fishing Report 9.30.25
The Ruby River in October offers solitude, steady brown trout action, and the chance to fool spooky risers with tiny flies on crisp fall days…
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The Muskie That Could Have Made History
Did you hear about the angler that pulled up a 59½-inch muskie that would’ve smashed records?
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.30.25
Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…
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Snagging Season Is On—But Cleaning Stations Are Off
Fort Peck Marina reminds anglers to plan ahead this snagging season—the fish are running, but the cleaning station is closed.
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A Brief History of Questionable Math
Walleye, weird units, and the lengths humans will go to avoid boring math…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.29.25
Hook into walleye, perch, rainbows, bass, and even kokanee this fall across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and Helena Valley reservoirs, where the bite is on for anglers using everything from…
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Madison River Fishing Report 9.25.25
With cooler mornings, shifting flows, and fall hatches kicking in, the Madison is keeping anglers on their toes this week…
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