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Ice is holding on for now, but open water is spreading fast…

Ice is on, ice is off—Montana’s fickle spring fishing is keeping us on our toes, but open water is getting closer!

Ice fishing on Peck is wrapping up, open water is still weeks away, so now’s the perfect time to prep your gear and get a jump on next season!

With warming temps changing the game, Don Wilkins is shifting gears and looking ahead to open water—stay tuned for updates!

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!

Thick ice, cold temps, and cautious steps—Lake Trout are biting, but Peck’s ice is shifting, so stay sharp out there!

Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!

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!

Unstable ice and tricky pressure cracks are making travel tough, but the bite is still on—just tread carefully! More from Don Wilkins here…

Peck has its ice cap, fishing’s heating up, but with sketchy shorelines, safety first! More from Don Wilkins here…

We have ICE at Fort Peck!

Discover the latest conditions from Don Wilkins, uncover hot spots and learn crucial safety tips for a successful weekend on the ice!

Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!

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!

Unstable ice and tricky pressure cracks are making travel tough, but the bite is still on—just tread carefully! More from Don Wilkins here…

Peck has its ice cap, fishing’s heating up, but with sketchy shorelines, safety first! More from Don Wilkins here…

We have ICE at Fort Peck!

Discover the latest conditions from Don Wilkins, uncover hot spots and learn crucial safety tips for a successful weekend on the ice!

Nelson Creek bay ice is shaping up with 7-10 inches in spots, but unpredictable shorelines and thinning areas mean safety first—always check before you step!

With ice thickening and walleye biting, Nelson Creek is shaping up to be the perfect weekend fishing spot—just grab your tip-ups, minnows, and a little luck!

Nelson Creek’s ice is holding strong on the ramp side, but don’t wander too far—McGuire’s shoreline is still playing it risky. Read more from Don Wilkins here!

Don Wilkins says Nelson Creek’s ice action is still hot! Just watch for slushy spots and keep your safety gear handy—this week’s catch is worth the caution!

Don Wilkins who is a fishing guide on Fort Peck and avid reporter Montana Outdoor gives us a few important […]

We didn’t fish the lake this past week due to the cold and instead made a run down fishing the […]