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Brett French reports: Remembering a friendly fishing guide
Nate Plagmann was one of those outdoorsy guys we all envy. He was a fly-fishing guide, spending his summers on […]
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FWP News: FWP accepting open water fishing contest applications
Deadline is November 1 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting open water fishing contests applications for the 2024 […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions lifted on Madison and Sun rivers
HELENA – Effective today, hoot owl restrictions are lifted on all sections of the Madison River and Sun River. These were […]
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Fort Peck Salmon Fishing
Salmon fishing at Fort Peck can be a high-energy catching frenzy, while other times, it can be a calm and […]
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It’s Time for You to be Catchin the Big Ones
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Another Fishing Fail Compilation
When you like to see that you’re not alone in doing silly things while fishing…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.29.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.27.23
When fishing’s tough, switch it up! Montana Hebgen: This is the prime time to fish Hebgen. Anglers on watercraft and wading […]
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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 […]
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Sunday with the Slayer on Fort Peck
The Captain jumped in Bill Zahradka’s “The Salmon Slayer’s” Time Off Boat on Sunday along with Ken Ault from Missoula […]
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Underwater view of salmon fishing [VID]
Wondering what it looks like underwater when you have a salmon chasing you? Matt Hofer from Choteau shared this video […]
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Salmon firsts for two anglers
Greg and Cindy Foley from Kalispell listened to the Slayer Podcast on salmon fishing and decided to go fishing Fort […]
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How’s your luck with Catchin the Big Ones?
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.24.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.24.23
Fresno is 41% full, inflow is 501 cfs and outflow is 803 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
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Salmon Fishing has Slowed but Some Are Catching on Fort Peck
Carol caught the above-pictured 15-pound chinook salmon while fishing with her hubby, Doug Komrosky. The couple are from Havre. Nice […]
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TAKE ME FISHING!!!
When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
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THE SECRET STREAM!!!
We all have that secret hot spot that we look forward to fishing. It may be a stream, river, or […]
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Fwp News: Fishing closures and restrictions lifted on most Montana rivers
HELENA – Effective today, all fishing restrictions and closure on rivers in Montana are lifted, with the exception of hoot […]
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Killer whale approaches fishing boat
Some say it isn’t the size of the boat that matters, but that isn’t always true when you’re in a […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.20.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently. Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23
Canyon Ferry: Great walleye fishing can be found between Pond 1 and the river channel as well as between the […]
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WHY HIRE A FISHING GUIDE?
Fishing guides are easy to come by in Montana. Many see guiding as Big money. Others are great rowers but […]
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Fort Peck Flip Flop Catch
Bryce Forsman and Maguire Hedrick from Belgrade went salmon fishing at Fort Peck with their friend, Don Wilkins from Glasgow. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brain Olson 8.17.23
Fresno is 46% full. Inflow is 449 cfs & outflow is 760 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
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FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host a 2024 Fishing Regulations public meeting on Tuesday, […]
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TROUT FISHING IS CHANGING!!!
The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
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Salmon Catching on Fort Peck
Bill Zarahdka invited his buddy, Bruce Balarud from Williston, North Dakota, on his boat for a couple of days of […]
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FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
THREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
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3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on Peck
A Fort Peck angler’s 3 1/2-year-old grandson got his first salmon! Emerson Copenhagen picked out a Big Green flasher and […]
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Grumpy Old Men are Salmon Happy
Ron Ellingson and Neil Blade from Missoula went salmon fishing with the Captain on Friday and Saturday on Fort Peck. […]
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SNACKLE BOX!!!
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
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The whitefish bite is on!!
The Whitefish bite is on at the north end of Flathead Lake, according to Matt from Mo Fisch. Captain Cameron […]
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Limit of Walleye is Always Nice
The Dredge Cuts were kind to the Captain and Ron Ellingson along with Neil Blade who came from Missoula to […]
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Angler caught cheating at NY fishing tournament
What on earth? It happened again! “A less dramatic version of the Weight Gate scandal that rocked the professional fishing world […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.10.23
Fresno is 50% full. Inflow 410 cfs and outflow is 740 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Best areas are the […]
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Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Warning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the […]
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Downrigger Takes It To The Salmon on Tuesday
Downrigger Dale caught five salmon on Tuesday while fishing with the Captain on Fort Peck. (4 of the kings are […]
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Bighorn River Fishing Report via Bighornfly.com 8.4.23
Here’s a fishing report that gives you a visual idea of what is happening on the Bighorn:
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.8.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.7.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the hot spots being from Confederate to Pond 1, Pond 4 […]
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Live Radio Show on Fort Peck was a Black Jaw Success
Bill Zarahdka The Salmon Slayer showed the MORS radio crew how he earned his nickname last Saturday. The Captain and […]
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TROUT HUNTING!!!
Trout hunting season is on! Hunting trout requires a certain strategy, skills, and tackle. Seeing is believing when trout hunting. […]
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FLAB INTO FAB!!!
Winters in Montana are LONG!!!! We all tend to gain more than a few pounds. As the winter grows, so […]
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MONTANA SCHOOLS DENIED FEDERAL FUNDS!!!
If Montana Schools teach hunting, archery, or classes that involve firearms, they will be denied federal funds. These federal funds […]
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Woody Walleye River Success
Fish the Missouri River last Friday, fishing was not fast but consistent. Used 1/8 oz Woody’s Excell in the ghost […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana
HELENA – Fishing restriction and closures on several streams in southwest Montana will be lifted at midnight tonight because of recent […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.4.23
Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is […]
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project
Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a […]