Montana Fishing Reports for 3/29/25

The 14-foot jet boat sank just below Kootenai Falls.

With over 20,000 lake trout already logged, Mack Days 2025 is off to a record-breaking start—big fish, big prizes, and one very elusive $10,000 trout named Willy still waiting to be caught!

This smart and friendly elk has serious footwork when it comes to soccer.

The Bighorn is fishing well—nymphing is king, streamers are picking up, and if you’ve got a worm pattern, any color will do (because the fish aren’t picky, but we are).

In a continued effort to improve safety on opening day at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA), antler hunters wanting to enter by vehicle when the animals WMA opens at noon on May 15, 2025 should register beginning at noon on Tuesday, April 1.

New year, new rules—Montana’s 2025 fishing regulations bring over 50 changes, so check the guide before you cast!

In a world where everyone is a taxidermy critic, these gloriously botched beasts prove that sometimes ‘stuffed’ is just the beginning of the story…

In fishing, the real hook is the mystery in the water….

Montana may have big fish, but they’re no match for the mighty Bluefin Tuna—an ocean beast built for speed, power, and a hefty payday! More from Montana Grant here..

You might remember back in January, when we reported that a 5-year-old boy was attacked and dragged by a coyote in Washington.

Don’t just wonder what the conditions at Tiber Reservoir are like…see for yourself!

The spring fishing season in Montana is upon us, and if you’ve been longing to shake the dust off the […]

Ready for the ultimate fly fishing adventure? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Shaun Jeszenka reveals how you can catch six trout species in one day across Southwest Montana’s legendary waters!

Kokanee Quinn found some stuffed duck breasts, loaded with melty cheddar and prosciutto, that bring a gourmet take to your grill game!

With a burst of warm winds, the ice vanishes almost overnight—spring is on the horizon, and boating season is just around the corner!

Public comments are being accepted through April 3rd for a proposal that would allow for the drawdown of Pablo Reservoir and aerial herbicide treatment of 2,000 acres to reduce Eurasian Water Milfoil. The treatment would begin in fall 2025 and could be repeated, up to 3 times over 10 years.

The U.S. Forest Service Northern Region Pack Train of mules will again be at the University of Montana Oval at noon Tuesday, April 1, to raise awareness of summer course offerings as part of the fifth annual UM Summer Kickoff.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold an emergency public meeting Monday, March 31 to consider closing bighorn sheep hunting for 2025 in hunting district 622.  

From a steady Laker bite on Flathead to open water sightings across the region—spring fishing is heating up, but watch out for new regulations!

Ever wondered how to catch six different trout species in a single day? Tune in for this exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast sneak peek of insider tips from the legendary Shaun Jeszenka of Frontier Anglers…

Have you ever seen a coyote essentially mocked by turkeys?

Big trout, big fires, and even bigger laughs—Meatstick’s first fishing trip of the year was anything but boring! Read more from Montana Grant here….

The grayling bite was hot at Rogers Lake—but Tyler Hicks found more than just fish on the ice.