The Stillwater River is currently ideal for fishing, with clear water at 409 cfs and a temperature of 55.8°F. Fly patterns should focus on Baetis during the main hatch from 10 to 2, while hoppers are ...

As the 2026 paddlefish season concludes in Montana, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks will survey selected anglers through phone ...

A Simply Scratch adaptation of a Gordon Ramsay recipe transforms venison shoulder with thick-cut bacon, wine, and vegetables.

Data: USGS National Water Information System — Elevations above NGVD 1929 or local datum. Provisional data subject to revision. Lake levels fluctuate naturally with season, precipitation, and ...

The 2026 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, runs from ...

On Sunday, Sept. 27, at approximately 3:51 p.m., Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a 911 call reporting a hiker fell from a cliff above Leigh ...

Montana FWP is moving conflict beavers to degraded streams where their dam-building can restore habitat for fish, wildlife, and water.

Montana hunting poses a risk to hearing due to loud firearm noise, which can reach 160–170 decibels, often leading to irreversible damage. Many hunters forgo ear protection, increasing the likelihood ...

This week, FWP opened public comment on eight projects, including controlled burns at Spotted Dog WMA, new amenities at ...

As of September 25, 2026, fall fishing in northwest Montana is thriving. Key highlights include lake trout on Flathead Lake, ...

Madison County is mapping roads hunters and anglers have used for years — and some may not be as public as everyone assumed.

Data: USGS National Water Information System — Provisional data subject to revision. Always check local regulations. Use caution near high water. Montana’s source for hunting, fishing, and outdoor ...