Montana Fishing Reports for March 1st 2025

You won’t want to miss this Montana Outdoor Podcast episode!

Montana hunters aim to ‘track’ solutions to overcrowding with new study request.

Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]

Because sometimes, the best road trips end with you standing in front of a roaring, misty masterpiece.

Think cleaning a perch in a minute is crazy? Think again. Here’s one way to do it.

With warming temps and melting snowpack, reservoirs are wet and sloppy, ice is pulling back, and the best trout fishing of the year is just around the corner—tread carefully and cast wisely!

Local anglers are sharing firsthand reports on Lake Mary Ronan’s ice conditions—here’s one report..

The case involves unlawful possession of a sea turtle skull, several mountain lions, a wolverine, a ringtail cat, owl parts and illegally harvested deer.

The newer crew did not know the captain, but didn’t argue, thinking he was an alternate operator, or someone sent by the real Captain.

A report from the Office of the Inspector General questions more than $200 million spent by the U.S. Forest Service on hazardous fuels management.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meets April 17 in Helena and online—covering everything from fish removal to migratory bird regs, grazing leases, and more—so mark your calendar and make your voice heard!

From March 1 to July 15, the north shore of Flathead Lake hits “Do Not Disturb” mode as migrating and nesting birds take over…

Ready for a culinary challenge?

With warming temps and honeycombed ice, conditions are getting tricky—proceed with caution, but if you’re lucky, there are still some big lakers and northerns waiting to bite!

The main lake is getting sketchy, and the ice is becoming more unpredictable with the warmer weather…

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.

Rev up for adventure—but before you hit Montana’s trails, make sure your OHV is legal and your pass is ready…

While the ice is still solid, keep an eye out for quick changes…

Paddle by day, camp by night—Blackfoot River float-in campsite reservations open March 3 incrementally..

One fish, 17.66 pounds, and a near brush with history—Kyle Sando’s legendary Fort Peck catch keeps anglers dreaming big!

Hunters first reported unhealthy sheep in HD 622 in September of 2024, and the five 2024 ram license holders reported seeing 80 percent fewer sheep than sheep hunters have reported in the past. In addition, other observations by area landowners and FWP staff have also noted fewer sheep.

Following the latest sampling efforts in 2024, northern hunting district (HD) 600 has an annual prevalence rate of 28 percent for adult mule deer. HD 670, in the north-central area of the region, shows an annual prevalence of 34 percent, and HD 640, on the eastern end of the region, has overall annual prevalence rates in mule deer of 30 percent. Prevalence in mule deer bucks is even higher.

The fund will help students from multiple disciplines advance innovative thinking about wildlife habitat protection.