For lake and reservoir anglers the bad news is that many of the region’s lakes and reservoirs still had rotten ice when this report was compiled. The good news is that ice is receding, and with warm ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is hosting their Becoming an Outdoors Woman ice fishing workshop on Feb. 7 and 8. The two-part, two-day class is for women 18 and older who have ...

Anglers contributed more than $910 million to Montana’s GDP in 2024 and supported more than $1.5 billion in total economic ...

Yes, in spite of our unusually warm weather, ice fishing season is here. ‘Tis the hard water fishing season! Smith Lake, located close to Kalispell, is one of the first lakes to freeze over, so it is ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced emergency closures at three fishing access sites in southwest Montana Tuesday due to flooding. The sites include Selway Park Fishing Access ...

In Montana, ice fishing is enjoyed by anglers of all ages on many lakes across the state. It is a fun activity for families and friends. If the kids get bored, they can play on the hard water, like ...

MARINETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- Recent colder temperatures are starting to lure some anglers out onto the ice for early-season fishing, but venturing onto the frozen surface always comes with a warning.

Ice fishing — first and foremost — is about safe ice through which to cut a hole and fish. If you don't believe that's important, just ask Mike Hegg. Hegg, of Billings, recalls the day about 25 ...

— Montana Fly Goods, Helena. Tongue River Reservoir — The ice came off the reservoir March 28. Anglers targeted walleye in 30 to 40 feet of water dragging a quarter-ounce jig tipped with a fathead ...

Thane Melton has fished long before his first memories. When he was 18 months old, he was already accustomed to an ice fishing hut. The Bigfork resident and avid fisherman, now 37, has had a lifetime ...