Its another week of praying for hardwater. Still getting reports of ice on some of our favorite fishing holes. Hear all of our latest fishing reports from our correspondents around the state.
Montana Fishing Reports for 1-11-25
Posted by Kamp Cook on January 11, 2025
Latest Montana Hunting & Fishing Articles
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MT Waterfowl Hunting
Trump Jr. Faces International Duck Poaching Probe
Feb-27-25 by Angela Montana
Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Italy just went from a wild adventure to a legal quagmire after he allegedly poached a rare duck—now, the hunt is on for answers.
Dead Waterfowl Reported on Bighorn River
Feb-25-25 by Angela Montana
Mysterious waterfowl deaths on the Bighorn River have wildlife officials investigating—here’s what you need to know…
From Near Disaster to a Victorious Goose Hunt
Feb-19-25 by Angela Montana
From a kayak flip to a lucky shot, this Montana hunter’s hunt for 2025 started with a splash…
Body Booting Is Tough!!!
Feb-05-25 by Angela Montana
Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!
Montana Hunting
Hitting the Wildlife Jackpot by Bagging a Rare Blonde Elk
Mar-03-25 by Angela Montana
This hunter struck gold in the wild with a rare blonde-phase elk and a once-in-a-lifetime trophy!
Montana Licenses, Permits and Regulations for 2025-2026
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
Guess what? The 2025-2026 fishing season kicked off yesterday—so if you haven’t wet a line yet, you’re already a day behind! Get your new license before getting out there!
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 270
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
Please note that LMU 270 is closing to hunting of all male mountain lions tomorrow.
The Montana Outdoor Podcast is all About The Amazing Lake Koocanusa
Mar-01-25 by Angela Montana
The best of the best with the Montana Outdoor Podcast!! Don’t miss this!
Montana hunters request study in hopes of easing crowding
Feb-28-25 by Angela Montana
Montana hunters aim to ‘track’ solutions to overcrowding with new study request.
Brucellosis identified in county adjoining Montana
Feb-26-25 by Moosetrack Megan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Wyoming Livestock Board Brucellosis Identified in Park and Sublette County Cattle HerdsRoutine brucellosis surveillance testing […]
Fish and Wildlife Commission reopens Region 4 wolf harvest
Feb-24-25 by Angela Montana
Please note that Region 4 reopens for wolf harvests..
Montana Fishing Reports
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25
Mar-03-25 by Angela Montana
See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!
Helena Area Fishing Report with Bart at Capital Sports
Mar-03-25 by montanaoutdoor ai
Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, Regulating Reservoir
Flathead Valley Fishing Report with Dick Zimmer from Zimmer Tackle
Mar-03-25 by montanaoutdoor ai
Flathead Lake, Lake Mary Ronan, Crow Reservoir, Swan Lake
Montana Ice Fishing
Little Anglers, Big Adventures while Ice Fishing with Kids-N-Snow
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
From drilling holes to reeling in their first catch, Kids-N-Snow is turning West Yellowstone’s little adventurers into ice fishing pros! Check out their March Kids Ice Fishing Camp highlights!
Ice Fishing Just Took a Strange Turn for Mike Violette—You Have to See This!
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
Mike Violette drilled into the ice expecting fish—but what he found bubbling beneath the surface left him with a mystery…
Gaff It!!!
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
Tired of losing fish at the ice hole? A well-placed gaff might be the game-changer you need to land your catch—and keep it off the ‘one that got away’ list! Read more from Montana Grant here…
Ice Update by Hell Creek Marina 3.1.25
Mar-01-25 by Angela Montana
Notice for recreationalists and anglers at Hell Creek, this update is for you!
LAST DAY LICENSE!!!
Mar-01-25 by Angela Montana
With Montana hunting and fishing licenses expiring, Montana Grant hit Canyon Ferry for a last-chance ice fishing adventure—huge rainbows, fast action, and the kind of ‘physical therapy’ only fishermen understand! Read more here!
Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir
Feb-28-25 by montanaoutdoor ai
Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]
Montana Outdoor Podcast
Catch a MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Big Fish and Big Adventures at Lake Koocanusa
Feb-28-25 by Angela Montana
You won’t want to miss this Montana Outdoor Podcast episode!
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: The Art of Tackle and How Plugit Hooks the Big Ones on MT Outdoor Podcast
Feb-21-25 by Angela Montana
Discover how Plugit Tackle’s handcrafted wooden lures are reeling in Montana’s biggest fish, from giant Rainbow Trout to Walleye and Pike! Check out this exclusive sneak peek before the big episode drops tomorrow!
MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Best Kept Fishing Secret is Finally Unveiled!
Feb-15-25 by Angela Montana
Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is hiding in plain sight—check out this new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Downrigger Dale and Brian Olson reveal the untapped ponds of Region 6, where monster fish are just waiting to be caught!
MT Outdoor Podcast: Is Fishing One of Bobby Hauck’s Secret Weapons?
Feb-08-25 by Angela Montana
Coach Bobby Hauck may dominate the football field, but can he tackle his goal of catching a fish every month of the year? Tune in to find out—this is one side of the coach you’ve never heard before!
MT Outdoor Podcast: Folks Love This One! Some of Montana’s Best Ice Fishing Spots! Held Over for Another Week!
Feb-01-25 by Angela Montana
By Popular Demand! Held Over for Another Week!This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with […]
Outdoor How-To
How To Fillet Walleye Cheeks and Wings
Feb-19-25 by Angela Montana
Fillet your walleye your way—but if you want a fast and easy way to filet those walleye cheeks and wings (plus super simple recipes), we have you covered here…
How To Restore Your Antlers Naturally with a Common Ingredient
Feb-18-25 by Angela Montana
Give those faded antlers a rich, natural makeover using nothing but a simple, household ingredient, and watch the magic happen!
How To Master Walleye Ice Fishing Jigs
Feb-04-25 by Angela Montana
Don’t just drop a lure—master the jig!
MT Wildlife
A Reflection of Pure Comedy with Bear vs. Bear
Mar-03-25 by Angela Montana
This poor bear seems to think it is having an identity crisis….
When Wildlife Crashes Your Wedding, and Your Dog Doesn’t Like It!
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
Nothing says “storybook wedding” like a majestic outdoor setting—until your dog decides the deer in attendance need a stern talking-to right in the middle of your vows!
Montana State University announces $30 million endowment for Crawford Wildlife Habitat Scholarships
Feb-26-25 by Moosetrack Megan
The fund will help students from multiple disciplines advance innovative thinking about wildlife habitat protection.
Montana Tourney Trail
Viral Stories
Nearly 17 Pound Walleye Caught in North Dakota
Mar-03-25 by montanaoutdoor ai
A North Dakota Angler caught a pig of a Walleye in Mandan, North Dakota. The post was made on 2/28/2025 […]
11 Wolves Caught On Video Chasing Elk Herd at Yellowstone
Mar-03-25 by montanaoutdoor ai
A video from Yellowstone National Park captures 11 wolves from the Junction Pack chasing a bull elk in the park’s […]
Shed Happens: Here’s a Cool Compilation of Elk and Moose Antler Finds from Montana
Feb-16-25 by Angela Montana
Montanans don’t just chase game—they also chase the antlers the game leaves behind….
Montana FWP
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25
Mar-03-25 by Angela Montana
See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 270
Mar-02-25 by Angela Montana
Please note that LMU 270 is closing to hunting of all male mountain lions tomorrow.
Wild Game Recipes
Cooking With Kokanee Quinn: Elk Patty Parmesan
Mar-01-25 by Angela Montana
Why stick to steak when you can give ground venison the Parmesan treatment for a wild twist on a classic?
How to Cook Skunk Meat (And Live to Tell the Tale)
Feb-27-25 by Angela Montana
Ready for a culinary challenge?