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Walleye Wednesday at Nelson Reservoir
Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report, Don “Almost”Jamison who almost caught the new Montana State Record salmon this […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.24.24
Pike-Notherns are in and around weed beds in the back bays now in 5-15 feet of water,we had some good […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.23.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 7 Mack Days Update (October 21, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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WHERE TO FISH? by Montana Grant
We have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In […]
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Nelson Reservoir Produces
Don Jamison from Fort Peck joined the Captain for a walleye adventure on Nelson Reservoir this Monday, and let’s just […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 7 Results
UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]
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Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24
Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]
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Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant
Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24
Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]
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FWP Salmon Shocking in Action
Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results
Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24
Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]
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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 […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24
Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.3.24
Fresno is 22% full with no inflow & 39 cfs outflow. The last report I received the ramp at the […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.3.24
Salmon-snagging started October 1st and most of the activity has been early in the morning or overnight in the dark,there have also […]
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Ride Responsibly: Protect the Big Hole from ATV Damage
Okay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole […]
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Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska
Meet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results
There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of […]
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Joshua Johnson shares his Tale of catching his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass
Joshua Johnson shares his Fishing Tale of his Montana State Record Smallmouth Bass, while just testing out a rod on […]
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Listen to last weeks show September 28th
Fishing around the state, New Smallmouth Bass Record catch, and more. You can hear it all here. Montana Outdoor Radio […]
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September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works
September 28th Water Fowl Season is upon us and a New State Smallmouth Bass is in the works. You can […]
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Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on Peck
Joshua Johnson from Williston, ND caught a possible new state record smallmouth bass out of Fort Peck. Here is what […]
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Cast, Catch and Connect with a Kiddo!
Taking a kid fishing isn’t just about teaching them to cast a line—it’s about sparking a lifelong love for the […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24
Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024
The following information is provided by Idaho Fish and Game: The information on this page reflects harvest results for these […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 3 Results
2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake continues on until November 3rd. Anglers just completed the third week of the […]
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Nice Pike at Peck
Jackee Beck from Deer Lodge hit the water by the powerhouse below Fort Peck dam on Sunday and nailed this […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.23.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole […]
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FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.19.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 88 cfs & outflow 63 cfs. The ramp at the dam is still usable. For […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.19.24
Fishing Report Salmon- Salmon are in the bays and Wednesday morning there were dozens of them in the Marina bay,we […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall. Walleye and […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.12.24
Still catching some salmon on flasher/fly and Brad’s mini black jack combos in the Flat Lake area and the face […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.12.24
Fresno is 24% full with a slight inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is usable. For best […]
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Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River […]