As summer heats up, local fishing patterns are shifting. Success depends on depth, color, and adapting to vegetation. Below Canyon Ferry Dam, fishing is slow, while Walleye are biting better at the Causeway using various baits. Kokanee fishing is decent at Regulating Reservoir, with specific colors improving catches.

Fishing activity is increasing in Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs as warmer weather brings better success rates for anglers targeting rainbow trout and walleye, with various effective techniques reported.

Fishing reports from Missouri River reservoirs highlight successful spots and techniques for anglers, including hot rainbow trout action at Holter and deeper walleye and perch opportunities at Canyon Ferry and Hauser.

Montana FWP’s latest Helena-area reservoir update: ice is extremely variable, with open water in spots. Here’s where anglers are finding rainbows, walleye, perch, kokanee, and burbot—plus what’s being used and where conditions are unsafe.