Montana Fishing Reports for 4/26/25

This week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we’re packed with fishing reports, expert tips, and a few surprises you […]

Time for Your Refresher Course on How to Catch HUGE Kokanee Salmon in Holter & Hauser Reservoirs From Kit & Trevor Johnson of Kit’s Tackle Outfitters…

Test results from two rams from bighorn sheep hunting district 622 have tested positive for a microorganism that can cause pneumonia.

When a sleepy stream surges 30-fold overnight and jet boats can’t float in spring, Montana’s rivers are telling a story—and it’s one we can’t ignore…

Spring’s showing off on the Madison—hungry fish, perfect temps, and some serious action if you know where (and how) to look…

Against all odds—and all kinds of weather—serious progress just landed on the bridge project.

Think those monster Kokanee were a fluke? Think again—Kit and Trevor are back to spill the secrets before the season heats up!

Who knew a humble Sharpie could be your secret fishing weapon? From marking depths to counting catches—and even turning one into a lure—this little pen packs a punch on the water. More from Montana Grant here….

Fortunately, anglers were unharmed

A day of trolling for lake trout on Fort Peck turned into an unexpected and unforgettable catch for “The Salmon Slayer.”

Spring is heating up on Fort Peck with walleye, smallmouth, northerns—and even a few surprise lakers—making for a solid week of multi-species action in shallow water.

Venison, cheese, and biscuits come together in one bite-sized, pull-apart appetizer that’s almost too good to share…

Game wardens aren’t out to ruin your day—they’re just doing a tough, often risky job to keep the great outdoors fair and safe for everyone (and yes, they probably already spotted you with binoculars). Read more from Montana Grant here…

Warm water temps have sparked a major surge in walleye activity—and the numbers coming out of Fort Peck might just surprise you.

When your Ring doorbell says there’s someone at the door, you just never know what to expect in Florida…

Here’s the latest pending closure for black bear hunting…

While most brides are throwing bouquets, this one was reeling in a monster–during her wedding photo shoot!

It’s spring spawning season in Montana, and while fish are busy making the next generation, you can turn your catch into a delicious (and safe!) feast with this stuffed filet recipe that lets the good filets roll. Read more from Montana Grant here…

From grayling on Rodgers Lake to salmon near Camp Tuffit, spring fishing is heating up across northwest Montana…

Spring fishing is back on Rock Creek, with Skwalas, mayflies, and nymphs all in play—just be ready to adapt, because Montana’s weather is as wild as the trout…

Whirling disease nearly wiped out Montana’s rainbow trout in the ’90s, but as they make a comeback, new mysteries—both biological and literary—emerge about the future of the Madison River fishery.

Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 is turning Christmas trees into fish habitats this year, helping perch spawn and keeping the Trout Pond clean—all while earning their stripes as eco-friendly heroes.

A twin’s unforgettable 31-inch trout catch in Montana proves that taking a kid fishing can lead to some truly big moments…