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Chasing Ice: For Some, the Season’s Over

Mar-18-25 by Angela Montana

Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes, while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand?

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Update

Mar-17-25 by Angela Montana

With $225,000 in prizes and a $10,000 tagged “Willy” lurking beneath the surface, Flathead Lake’s Mack Days is a fishing frenzy where fortunes change with every “Fish On! Here’s the Week 1 update!

Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir

Feb-28-25 by montanaoutdoor

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

A Fort Peck Giant That Almost Became A State Record

Feb-26-25 by Angela Montana

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

Social media influencer sentenced for multiple fishing-related charges

Jan-21-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A self-proclaimed social media influencer and nonprofit head, was recently sentenced on multiple fishing-related charges.

Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025

Jan-01-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Henrys Lake anglers, let’s get you caught up on recent happenings, this year’s stocking report, and much more.

[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye

Dec-15-24 by montanaoutdoor

TikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are […]

[VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort Peck

Dec-13-24 by montanaoutdoor

This video showcases an ice fishing expedition while targeting Walleye ended up catching a Burbot aka “Ling” on Fort Peck […]

Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan

Dec-07-24 by montanaoutdoor

Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]

Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024

Dec-03-24 by montanaoutdoor

Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to […]

Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations

Dec-03-24 by Moosetrack Megan

Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and curious birds, we collect images of the streambed along 170 miles of historic Chinook spawning habitat in the Upper Salmon River and its tributary streams. 

Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts

Dec-03-24 by Moosetrack Megan

Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]

[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye

Dec-15-24 by montanaoutdoor

TikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are […]

[VIDEO] Burbot aka “Ling” Caught Ice Fishing at Fort Peck

Dec-13-24 by montanaoutdoor

This video showcases an ice fishing expedition while targeting Walleye ended up catching a Burbot aka “Ling” on Fort Peck […]

Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan

Dec-07-24 by montanaoutdoor

Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]

Gear Up for Success: The Latest Ice Fishing Innovations for 2024

Dec-03-24 by montanaoutdoor

Ice fishing is more than a sport; it’s a Montana tradition that brings anglers together during the frosty months to […]

Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations

Dec-03-24 by Moosetrack Megan

Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and curious birds, we collect images of the streambed along 170 miles of historic Chinook spawning habitat in the Upper Salmon River and its tributary streams. 

Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts

Dec-03-24 by Moosetrack Megan

Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.14.24

Nov-15-24 by Angela Montana

Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]

It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson Reservoir

Nov-14-24 by Angela Montana

The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24

Nov-08-24 by Angela Montana

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24

Nov-08-24 by Angela Montana

Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24

Nov-07-24 by Angela Montana

Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24

Nov-01-24 by Angela Montana

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 8 Mack Days Update (October 28, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]