Montana Fishing Reports for 2-8-25

The fishing was so good, even the Earth couldn’t stay still—an ice-shaking adventure on Canyon Ferry ends with big trout and a surprise earthquake!

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!

Kokanee Quinn found an antelope stew recipe so incredible, it might just be the secret weapon meal you didn’t know you needed!

Coach Bobby Hauck may be the winningest coach in Big Sky history, but can he reel in a fish every month of the year? Get a sneak peek at his off-the-field passion!

Ice fishing usually comes with surprises, but Clint R. and his son weren’t expecting what they found!

Bundle up and head to Murphy Lake tomorrow!

From fish poaching to elk killings, two Montana men face hefty fines and 20-year hunting bans after a wildlife crime spree finally catches up with them.

Open season or overkill? Wyoming’s proposed mountain lion hunting bill has hunters and conservationists clawing at each other…

One careless mistake on the ice turned a perfect fishing day into an $850 vet bill for a Montana ice angler.

Will Flathead River stay ‘wild and scenic’ or become another busy park? The new regulations are up for debate…

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Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!

Big cat hunting closures….

When winter and open water season collide, you get a truck on ice, a boat in the water, and the internet losing its mind…

Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.

The Lincoln, Mont., musher went on to finish first for the third consecutive time Feb. 4.

The adult female mountain lion was killed after killing 2 pet goats.

Montana is getting buried in snow, which might be bad for driving but great for trout!

Love collecting antlers in Idaho? If you’re not a resident, you’ll need more than just sharp eyes…

Forget the flowers—this Valentine’s Day, put some real heart on the plate!

FWP biologists are strapping on skis and heading deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to track elusive South Fork elk.

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!

With winter weather in full swing, motorists should be on the lookout for wildlife on roadways. Snow pushes wildlife to congregate into areas of lower elevations, increasing the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.