Montana Outdoor Fishing Reports for April 5 2025

What do you get when a seasoned angler takes his date fishing, forgets to mention the eel-like fish might hug her arm, and somehow still ends up married? Hook into this MT Outdoor Podcast episode to hear it all!

Ms. Flaherty left the boardwalk and viewing area surrounding Old Faithful geyser and walked approximately 10 feet onto the cone of Old Faithful.

Earlier this week, bird counters noted on the Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area’s migration tracker that the migration numbers had […]

Read this before you head out this spring. Some fee increases already went into effect April 1, 2025.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued an order late Thursday that directs the National Park Service to ensure the National Park System  “is properly staffed to support the operating hours and needs of each park unit.”

Sushi too slippery? Try its meaty cousin—beef negimaki!

As Montana sues over Yellowstone’s bison plan, hundreds of buffalo are shipped to slaughter—while others dodge traps, lawyers, and horses in a bureaucratic stampede.

More than 112 million acres are now under an emergency declaration meant to boost American timber production by 25%.

Wolves may be federally protected, but in Catron County, NM, folks are wondering who’s protecting them….

Get ready to fall hook, line, and sinker for this feel-good sneak peek—love, laughs, and a wild first date with a fish that hugs back…

The Billings Field Office staff has seen an increase in activities occurring at Acton Recreation Area which have caused a substantial amount of resource damage,

Are you looking to adopt a four-legged buddy to enjoy the outdoors with? Nearly 90 Morgan horses are coming up for adoption in Madison County.

A closure is anticipated to be in effect in the area from April through September 2025.

A new study finds that mines in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho, and Montana are likely the source of mercury and other […]

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Dock updates are in, but patience is key—some spots are ready to roll, while others need a little TLC before they’re shipshape!

Peck is ice-free, the docks are in, and the fish are waking up—grab your jigs, because it’s time to reel in some action…

Spring fishing in the Flathead Valley is heating up—rivers are rising, trout are biting, and the only thing more unpredictable than the weather is what you’ll hook next!

They say patience is key when crawfishing, and that couldn’t be more true for one 82 year-old man….

Before Trevor Johnson set the Montana state record for walleye, he gave us a glimpse of Fort Peck’s giants in this throwback video!

From Fudge to Smierkase: Uncovering Baltimore’s Delicious Old-Fashioned Treats with Montana Grant!

A peaceful day of ice fishing shattered in an instant…

Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River is picking up—find out where the best catches are happening and how river conditions are affecting your chances this week.