Montana Fishing Report for 8/26/23

With winter weather in full swing, motorists should be on the lookout for wildlife on roadways. Snow pushes wildlife to congregate into areas of lower elevations, increasing the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions. 

On February 4, 2025, at about 1015 am, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a Tribal Game Warden had located skeletonized human remains in the Buffalo Bridge area on the Flathead River.

The deadline is approaching…

This footage from Idaho Fish and Game shows over 1,000 deer safely crossing the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass in just two months—proving that these crossings are saving lives, one hoof at a time.

Attention!

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Don’t just drop a lure—master the jig!

Muskrat is not just for trappers—this wild delicacy is on the menu, and you might be missing out!

Want to Make Angling Great Again? It starts with clean waters, good company and a fresh take on fishing fun! Read more from Montana Grant.

When you know all the ice fishing stereotypes because you have fished with all of them!

Should there be fees and licensing for shed hunting in Montana?

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting a second round of comments on a proposed Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit for snowmelt associated with snowmaking using treated wastewater on Spirit Mountain, Andesite Mountain, and the Spanish Peaks base area near Big Sky. 

In 2018, the National Park Service discovered a substantial rise in nutrient concentrations in Lake McDonald, one of Glacier’s most visited lakes. Increases in nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, can cause nuisance growth of algae, threatening the clarity of the park’s lakes, which are among the area’s biggest draws.

From broken rods to a royal throne—one angler’s journey to claim the crown of the fishing kingdom! Read more from Montana Grant…

February 3rd Ice Update: Ice thickness ranges from 6 to 14 inches—check the latest conditions and watch for pressure ridges.

Montana sets a record for chronic wasting disease testing with over 9,000 samples submitted this hunting season—hunters play a crucial role in monitoring and management.

Join the discussion on fishing and bird hunting regulations at the Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board meeting in Kalispell on February 26.

From thick ice to open water, conditions are unpredictable—here’s the latest on where the fish are biting and where to tread carefully.

Looks like this coyote is upgrading to an all-wheel howl…

Grandpa Joe took the grandkids ice fishing at Casino Creek—perch were scarce, but the memories were plenty!

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The Broadwater Lions Club Perch and Walleye Tournament kicked off at Canyon Ferry—stay tuned for team results!

When the booze flows, the hunt is over—unless you’re a pheasant in an apple orchard, in which case, good luck flying straight! Read more from Montana Grant…