Georgetown Lake Check the regulations for the closure on the SE shoreline. On Tuesday, during his first ever trip to Fort Peck, Cyre caught a 29 and 3/4 inch walleye! Use San Juan Worms and Midges. 2.08 lbs. Hebgen Lake The lake is completely ice free and currently 78% full. With our weather patterns it should be good to go for ice fishing in the next week or two. Everyday, Rigger and the Captain caught salmon but nothing bigger than 6 pounds. Fishing pier available. 18.2. The river is flowing near a normal level. Down home environment best place to stay within 100 miles they will treat like one of their own. The Pike and smallmouth continue to be very good, with nice fish coming consistently. Harrison Reservoiris a 40-acre lake located about 23 milessouthfrom Three Forks. Upper and Lower Sunshine Reservoirs Some larger fish are biting on the upper reservoir. An Elk-Hair Caddis trailed behind a Purple Haze has been our go to when fish are eating on top. All of their fish were caught in 10-15 feet of water on tip-ups with shiners. As always, wade very carefully on the Boulder during high water. A 33-inch walleye was caught on the Dry Arm at a depth of 20 feet jigging with a minnow. Walleye- The warmer weather should help with fishing this week. Try jigging Mister Twister Tails. Some are using worms and leeches. Toward Sand Arroyo Bay a 30 . On the northern half of Flathead Lake anglers are finding lake trout along the mud line, which has created opportunities to catch a mackinaw. In the East Bay some large perch are being caught and equal numbers of smallmouth bass. The flows were 2,570 cfs on Monday. Zimmer Bait and Tackle, Pablo. There has been some nice fish coming on the streamer recently; cloudy days have been better overall. Fort Peck Reservoir MT Fishing Reports, Map & Hot Spots Fort Peck Reservoir Valley - Montana 11 catches 177 followers 6 spots There are three state recreation areas nearby, all located on the south side of the reservoir: Rock Creek, Hell Creek, and James Kipp. All the salmon were caught on a set up with a blue flasher and black jack Brads Cut bait that was not loaded with anything. On the river below the spillway anglers are doing well for rainbow trout. Fall pike fishing ranged from good to fantastic this year. Then, Thursday, Gary Rueb jumped in the boat with the Captain. Glasgow Base Pondis an eight-acre reservoir located 22 miles north of Glasgow on Highway24. Charter guide fishing service on Fort Peck Lake, The Missouri River, Fresno Reservoir, and Nelson Reservoir in Montana. Make sure to check out our weekly specials and fishing report! In between the lakes will have some deep snow in spots but you can get in easily below the dam. Fresno Reservoir The water is starting to rise and water temperatures are gradually coming up, which should help fishing. Rainbow trout are also occasionally caught. All Rights Reserved. Bitterroot River There was a small window of fishing over the last week, but the Bitterroot was going back up and unfishable as of Monday. Tongue River Marina. There is always the possibility of catching pike. Nymphing Pat's Rubberlegs with a San Juan Worm dropper would be a good bet, as well as heavy streamers like Tungsten Sparkle Minnows. The lake Trout can be caught in depth of 15 to 125 feet deep. Tongue River Reservoir Anglers caught some bass, northerns and a few walleyes. More than 50 different kinds of fish swim in Fort Peck Reservoir, Montana's largest body of water. The smallmouth continue to go well, but I have not focused them recently to say just how well exactly. Please use cation as ice conditions are varied. What do you need to get out on the ice? Phone: (406) 941-0067 One can also try streamers, or nymphing with a big Stonefly or Worm. Some are pitching jigs to the shore with plastics or minnows. A variety of trout species can be caught, with the majority being brown and rainbow trout. 2 OR's and a procedure room with 3 CRNA's. Rivers such as the Big Hole, Bitterroot, Stillwater and Yellowstone are fishing well. Heres what is happening at Fort Peck at Hell Creek: Walleye: The best bite is timber creek west , at 6-20 ft vertical jigging with a minnow. The tourney continued into Sunday. 3.2.23 Fishing report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson. 2456 Hell Creek Rd 6/2/14 . Pike are being caught the same way. Ice fishing in Hyalite Lake continues to be hot bu New Podcast! You can cancel at any time. Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking. Use almost any jig or hook tipped with red maggots or worms to catch fish through the ice. Fishing for whitefish has been good lately. Noxon Rapids Reservoir The water levels are rising and there isnt a lot of debris. As always, check ice thickness yourself before venturing out. The key when fishing the Missouri is to seek out the runs that hold the trout in the winter. Please subscribe to keep reading. Ice fishing is fun, but safety comes first. The eastern edge of the reservoir is accessible from Montana Highway 24, which parallels the entire length of the Big Dry Arm and passes through the town of Fort Peck and over the dam. Rock Creek Boat Launch Ramp Several marinas and boat launch ramps serve the boating public during the season. Most walleyes have been showing up in Lake Helena and a few in the Causeway arm. South Fork of the Shoshone The river is high and muddy with flows of 973 cfs on Monday. Walleyes are hitting on minnows. 652 Rock Creek Marina Road. Fort Peck Walleye Fishing is Good By angelamontana Posted: July 27, 2022 Life has been good lately for Don Cyre from Bryant, South Dakota. . There are three state recreation areas nearby, all located on the south side of the reservoir: Rock Creek, Hell Creek, and James Kipp. The water is very cold with some slush ice. Fort Peck Reservoir is located on the Missouri River, 18 miles southeast of Glasgow. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. On calm days we have been seeing a variety of bugs. US Highway 2 between Glasgow and Malta is the closest paved road. The center of some of Montana's best fishing. The dry fly bite has been a little inconsistent with changing conditions. East Rosebud Fly Shop, Columbus. With this hatch don't expect to be the only one on the river. Water levels are coming up. There are also baetis and midges out, along with March browns. You can see the river from The Historic Fort Peck Hotel. For sport fishing, fly anglers are targeting carp in the shallows. Craig D. Grassel. The reservoir yields good early summer and spring fishing for northern pike, walleye, and perch. BILLINGS Anglers are starting to catch quite a few big fish in the Big Dry Arm area at Fort Peck Reservoir. Not very fishable yet, but it is warming up more so than last week. 1 Hell Creek Rd The Bitterroot is fishable, but not floatable in every stretch. Most walleye action has been on crankbaits or bottom bouncers. Fishing pier available. Anglers are still fishing small nymph patterns and streamers. Fishing quality and catch rates are typically better in the first half of the ice fishing season. Fort Peck is a great fishing adventure, best enjoyed with a good fishing guide. The center of some of Montanas best fishing. In fall, there's the fabulous elk, mule deer and antelope hunting of the Missouri Breaks area. Tributaries opened up and there are more local options available to fish. We can help. 6/4/94. Crooked Creek Marina. Its one of the few local options to fish for river anglers. Report this item Report this item - opens in new window or tab. TongueRiver Reservoiris a large waterbody (3,600 acres) located just north of the Wyoming border near Decker, MT andis a primeice fishing destination. For the trout try fishing with Ratsos, Shrimpos or a piece of night crawler on a jighead. The flows were 135 cfs on Tuesday and have doubled since Monday. Fort Peck is the only lake in the state of Montana where you can harvest King Salmon ranging from 16 to 30 pounds. That said, the river is still fishable, just a little more difficult to navigate on foot. North Fork Anglers, Cody. It is a chance to breathe the cold, clean winter air; to spend quiet time outdoors with family and friends, and to relax and collect one's thoughts. Fish are typically eating dries along the banks of the river where fast and slow water meet. Hardware Hank, Malta. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Walleye and perch are being caught out from Duck Creek in 35-45 feet of water while using green and silver or white and silver jigs . Depending on the lake,ice anglerscantarget kokanee, rainbow trout,brook trout,westslopecutthroat trout, and yellow perch. With autumn approaching, anglers should be prepared for the conditions. Fishing is mainly a catfish and sturgeon bite. Located in the southwest section of the lake, east side, off Devil Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking. It might be a few weeks to a month or so before we get to fishing it. Frontier Anglers, Dillon. Night crawlers and Thomas lures have been working well from shore. The leading day weight on Saturday topped the first day of last year. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. The Clarkfork is locked up, besides a trough running in the middle, especially through town. FWP, Helena. Prince Nymphs are another option. Still some great opportunities for trout and perch. BILLINGS Fly fishing enthusiasts are enjoying fishing terrestrial patterns during these dog days of summer. 25 bed critical access facility with state-of-the-art equipment and setup. Red Rock Sporting Goods, Miles City. Fort Peck Reservoir, Big Dry Arm Fishing is outstanding and going bananas. For ma FWP, Helena. Anglers should be aware there is a developing pike fishery. Our menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas and so much more! The Fort Peck Reservoir is 156 miles long with 15 hundred miles of shore line and 100's of secluded bays. BILLINGS In honor of Mothers Day, free fishing is available on Saturday and Sunday this year in Montana. Click here for a Montana Fishing License. Fort Peck Reservoir holds the world record for saugeye at 15.66 pounds, the co-world record for sauger at 8.75 pounds, the old state record for walleye at 16.63 pounds and current smallmouth bass record at 7.51 pounds. Scheels, Billings. A few walleye have been picked up recently while pitching jigs to shore in shallow water. 406 557-2345, Rock Creek Marina Fishing on Browns has slowed down. Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off County Road 217, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.