Montana Fishing Reports for 2/15/25

Give those faded antlers a rich, natural makeover using nothing but a simple, household ingredient, and watch the magic happen!

When a birthday surprise meets a campfire cook’s creativity, you get the ultimate fishing trip treat—Bologna Cake! Who needs flour and sugar when you have layers of lunch meat, cream cheese icing, and a side of fishing tales? More from Montana Grant here…

There’s a fine line between a bear encounter and a bear attack—this hunter played it just right…

Lake Mary Ronan is locked in with solid ice, plenty of snow cover, and no slush….

It turns out bucks can’t resist a good squeaky toy!

Ever wondered what fish actually hear? Turns out, it’s more than just the splash of a lure—fish have some serious ‘ears’ for vibrations and noise. Read more from Montana Grant here…

One deer, two swollen feet, and a comment section full of theories on why….

Montanans don’t just chase game—they also chase the antlers the game leaves behind….

Thick ice, shifting ridges, and a hot laker bite—bundle up, stay safe, and get ready for a fun week on the ice!

Winter is the perfect time to stock up on your ‘Go To’ flies—check your boxes, sharpen those hooks, and get ready for fishing season without any regrets. Read more from Montana Grant here…

When Montana’s rivers turn to slush, the spring creeks keep flowing—offering winter anglers a shot at hungry trout in a snowy paradise…

The fish were biting, the competition fierce, and now the title of the Lakeridge Lake Taker belongs to one lucky angler!

Canyon Ferry was packed with anglers, tents, and big catches at the Ducks on Ice Tournament!

Mountain lion hunting in LMU 103 is officially closed—stay informed and hunt smart!

Earlier this winter, personnel from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and Trout Unlimited worked together to transport 891 green suckers from a shallow pool at Oxbow Bend along the Snake River.

USA Shooting rifle athletes kicked off the new year by earning a total of nine medals at the first two international competitions of 2025, The Meyton Cup and the H&N Cup.

Presidents day weekend is here. Unlike George Washington, fisherman have been known to tell a lie now and then. Just […]

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!

This week, Kokanee Quinn talks about a wild twist on an Italian classic—get ready for a moose lasagna that’s as legendary as the hunt itself!

Why You Should Be Glad There Are No Whales in Fort Peck or Flathead… Probably

From the depths of the Chesapeake to the record books—meet the angler who reeled in Maryland’s new Jumbo Yellow Perch king!

Attention Fort Peck ice anglers and riders!
Keep those motorized vehicles on designated access routes—no off-roading on USACE land—and if you must detour around ice hazards, keep it short and sweet (no more than 1/8 mile)!