Search results for: “northern pike”

• FWP News: Northern pike detected in Bull River

  FWP asking anglers to report catches or observations of pike in Clark Fork tributary KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]

• Nice Pike at Peck

  Jackee Beck from Deer Lodge hit the water by the powerhouse below Fort Peck dam on Sunday and nailed this […]

• Huge Holter Pike Caught

  Last Wednesday at Holter Reservoir, Woody Shuler reeled in a 38-inch northern pike while fishing for Kokanee. Alongside Woody was […]

• Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake

  Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder?  What a cool catch […]

• Idaho man lands record pike

  An Idaho angler who spends most of his free time fishing for northern pike has established a new state record […]

• Big Pike Under Ice at Peck

  Don and Beckie Wilkins, who are featured on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, fished Fort Peck last weekend and caught.  […]

• Fort Peck Pike through the Ice

  Brian Olson caught a northern pike through the ice with text book precision on Saturday night. Excellent!

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

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

• Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 12/5/24

  Current Fishing Report for Fort Peck Reservoir – December 2024 Winter has arrived at Fort Peck Reservoir, and anglers are […]

• Montana State Record Fish

  Fish Length (inches) Weight Date Site Angler Arctic Grayling 20 3.63 lbs. 6/28/03 Washtub Lake Glenn Owens * Big Mouth Buffalo […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24

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

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.1.24

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

• Nelson Reservoir Produces

  Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]

• Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24

  Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]

• Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24

  Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]

• MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant

  Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]

• MT Outdoor Podcast: The Montana Outdoor Podcast Discovers The Thompson Chain of Lakes In Northwest Montana

  This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Brian Stephens about an […]

• Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Discovers NW MT Chain of Lakes with Brian Stephens

  Get ready for an adventure like no other! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with […]

• NOTHING MAKES A FISH BIGGER…

  than almost getting caught! Every angler has a great story about the one that got away. All these stories involve […]

• Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck

  Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the […]

• MT Outdoor Podcast: Chris from Big Sky Fishing Charters Tells Us Where the Fish are and How to Catch Them!

  This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters […]

• Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Meets with Big Sky Fishing Charters to Find the Big Fish

  Join us for an exclusive insider’s look on the Montana Outdoor Podcast this week! Hosted by Downrigger Dale, this episode […]

• FWP News: Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River

  Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River HELENA – Recent results from an ongoing water quality […]

• FWP News: Preliminary proposals for 2025-2026 fishing regulations available for review

  HELENA – If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the […]

• PERCIDAE!!! by Montana Grant

  Perch are a common fish found in many of North Americas freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. They are a popular […]

• 26th Annual “Cabin Fever-Let’s Go Fishing” Ice Fishing Derby, Feb 3

  We found the ultimate cure to cabin fever at the “Cabin Fever-Let’s Go Fishing” 26th Annual Ice Fishing Derby hosted […]

• BIG SKY ROD BUSTERS!!! by Montana Grant

  Fishermen flock to Montana for our wonderful fishing. Trout are the most popular but not always the biggest. Trout fishermen […]

• Hooked on Success: Oregon Angler’s Extraordinary Victory in Tackling Problmeatic Fish

  In the state of Oregon, an angler recently achieved an awe-inspiring feat, demonstrating not only their love for fishing but […]

• A 1200-mile trip to catch the big ones

  Richard and Sheri Russell made a 1200-mile round trip drive to Fort Peck from Southeast Idaho last week and came […]

• FWP seeking comment on statewide fisheries management plan, fishing regulation proposals

  HELENA – Montana’s famed fisheries provide amazing recreational opportunities, from blue ribbon trout streams in the west, to the world-famous […]

• IDFG says Anglers should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers

  A press release by Idaho Fish and Game states that walleye are spreading into Idaho, and that people should keep […]

• Saltwater Video of shark destroying a tuna

  The northern pike is known as the freshwater shark to some, but, after watching this video, it might make you […]

• Another First Time Fort Peck Angler

  Tom Doty of Billings was fishing Fort Peck for the first time and caught a nice walleye. He was fishing […]

• Trophy Walleye Heaven on Fort Peck

  The Captain was walleye fishing on Fort Peck this week. It was as close to walleye heaven as you can […]

• FWP News: Fishing regulations scoping underway in northwest Montana

  KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional staff are asking for public feedback on fishing regulations in northwest Montana. Scoping […]

• Several Blackfoot Valley lakes experience winter fish mortality

  Upsata, Harpers and Browns Lakes experience different levels of winterkill MISSOULA — Several Blackfoot Valley lakes experienced a winterkill event this […]

• FWP News: Bull trout redd numbers down in some western Montana streams

  HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are concerned about declines in the number of bull trout spawning nests, […]

• When the Walleye Spawn is ON

  According to Wisconsin.gov, the fish taht are in the Peshtigo River, in Wisconsin, are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and […]

• SPINNER WINNER!!!

  Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked […]

• 10 best ice fishing lakes in the U.S.

  If you’re an avid ice angler here in Montana, you might be surprised to learn that Montana does not have […]

• Fort Peck Snow/Ice Fishing Report 3.16.23

  The Captain and Fred Stingley, from Glasgow, have put in a couple of days of ice fishing around Fort Peck. […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.13.23

  Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.8.23

  Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 3.6.23

  Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.31.23

  Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]

• Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.23

  Canyon Ferry: A few rainbows are being caught 20-35 feet deep around Hole in the Wall and Duck Creek on […]

• New Episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast Dropping after MORS Today!

  Be sure to check out the new episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week’s episode features a fascinating interview […]

• Check out The Montana Outdoor Podcast!

  It is official! The Montana Outdoor Podcast This week’s episode features a fascinating interview with Eddie Mindt from the Lakeridge […]

• FWP News: WINTER’S HEAVY ICE AND SNOW COVER CAN RESULT IN FISH KILLS IN SHALLOW WATERBODIES

  KALISPELL — When it comes to thick, snow-covered ice in wintertime, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. […]

• Idaho Fish and Game shares ‘Big Fish’ stories of 2022

  By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist Wednesday, December 28, 2022 – 8:39 AM MST  Here are the top state record-setting fish […]