Search results for: “catfish”

• Catfishing the Yellowstone

  Ken Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. […]

• Young Catfish Carter Catches of Course Catfish

  This is Carter Harden, pictured above, with his catfish. He is 6-years-old and was fishing with his dad, Jeremy, on […]

• Catfish on Peterson Point

  Did you know that the largest and most important catfish to sport fishermen in Montana is the native channel catfish […]

• Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 1.2.25

  With ice thickening and walleye biting, Nelson Creek is shaping up to be the perfect weekend fishing spot—just grab your tip-ups, minnows, and a little luck!

• Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.26.24

  Nelson Creek’s ice is holding strong on the ramp side, but don’t wander too far—McGuire’s shoreline is still playing it risky. Read more from Don Wilkins here!

• Clark Fork westslope cutthroat trout makes Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024

  Westslope cutthroat trout are found in rivers (and some lakes) primarily throughout central and northern Idaho. They rarely exceed 20 inches, making Daniel Whitesitt’s April 13 catch a memorable one.

• Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.18.24

  Don Wilkins says Nelson Creek’s ice action is still hot! Just watch for slushy spots and keep your safety gear handy—this week’s catch is worth the caution!

• Top 10 Interesting Fishing Stories that Got Real…Quickly

  Ever had a fishing trip take a turn for the weird? These crazy stories might make you wonder what you’re about to catch the next time you throw your line in the water.

• Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24

  Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there

• 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 […]

• Fish with a Will?

  The internet is always serving up wild content, and this one threw me right back to my bowfishing days when […]

• STEAK FISH!!! by Montana Grant

  Steak Fish is not a single species of fish but is a style of cooking fish. Big Round, Fat fish […]

• It’s not about the type or size of rod you have when you’re catching big ones

  In a true “fishing tale” moment, John Tyler Rutherford from West Virginia made history with an unexpected catch on his […]

• CATCHIN CATS!!! by Montana Grant

  Catfish are angler-friendly fun fish to catch and eat. The lower Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers are popular places to tackle […]

• FISH NOW!!! by Montana Grant

  We will never catch enough fish! No matter how often you go fishing, it will never be enough. The problem […]

• HANDS ON FISHING!!! by Montana Grant

  Real anglers do not always need expensive tackle, bait, flies, lures, or stuff to catch a fish. Sometimes hands on […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24

  Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]

• FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go

  HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish […]

• FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings

    Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]

• World record bighead carp caught with pole and line

  In fishing news outside of Montana… According to a press release by Jill Pritchard via the Missouri Department of Conservation, […]

• TASTE FOR ONE!!! by Montana Grant

  If you had to eat just one species of Montana fish, what would it be? There could be only one. […]

• MT Outdoor Podcast: From Ice On to Ice Off and Beyond Brian Olson Helps You Find ‘em and Catch ‘em!

  One of the most popular fishing reports on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show every Saturday morning is the Brian Olson […]

• OFFAL FISH!!! by Montana Grant

  Fish guts are a by product of cleaning fish. The fish’s insides, skin, head, and fins need to be disposed […]

• The prize of the Kootenai River—a lobster-flavored freshwater cod—is the perfect way to cure cabin fever

  If you’re suffering from cabin fever this winter, consider fishing for burbot in the Kootenai River Burbot fishing on the […]

• FERAL FISH!!! by Montana Grant

  Pet fish are finding their way into our wild fisheries. Sadly, it’s becoming more common to catch huge Goldfish, Tilapia, […]

• Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.28.23

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

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• GET THE LEAD OUT!!!

    Fishermen use lead to help sink their baits, flies, and lures. The more lead, the deeper the presentation. Lead […]

• FWP News: FWP “kids to fish” progam allows anglers to borrow gear and tackle for free

  Over 40 rod loaner sites, and 350 rods, can be found in northeast Montana GLASGOW – A popular Montana Fish, […]

• IS NEW BETTER?

  Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]

• THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!

  Secret Fishing Holes have become fewer and further between. There seem to be more folks that have discovered the joys […]

• 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. […]

• NEW Montana Outdoor Podcast: Valentines & Love in the Outdoors

  A New Montana Outdoor Podcast Just Dropped This Morning! Click to Listen to: Valentines & Love in the Outdoors On […]

• BEST ICE FISHING BAITS! CHILLIN N DRILLIN SERIES #8

  The winter season is approaching, and ice fishing is a great hobby to try. It’s a fun and inexpensive way […]

• Invasive Black Carp Established in Parts of Mississippi River Basin

  Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild […]

• 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 […]