by Randy | Jun 16, 2026 | River Reports
Talk to the Trout: New Web Tool Lets Fish Predict River Conditions Combining federal streamflow data and state fish census creates new tool to forecast angling restrictions, population impacts of water use by Robert ChaneyJune 12, 2026 for Mountain Journal The...
by Randy | Jun 11, 2026 | River Reports
Newest trout abundance estimates compiled for southwestern Montana rivers Jun 10, 2026 3:23 PM Estimates show population increases in many areas BOZEMAN – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have completed spring sampling, which provides...
by Randy | May 20, 2026 | River Reports
I am seeing hope! FWP and MSU trout research continues as spring population estimates near completion May 18, 2026 8:00 AM Spring sampling estimates available for Big Hole River BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now in its third season of...
by Randy | Apr 20, 2026 | River Reports
The long-time, heavily used boat launch along the West side of Ennis Lake, Clute’s Landing, has received a much-needed facelift. A new concrete ramp with a more gradual slope has been installed, along with a separate launch and recover area for kayaks, canoes,...
by Randy | Apr 2, 2026 | River Reports
Thirty big bows on my Sparky home-tie and the brown leech. We used floating lines and 3X tippet sight casting to cruising fish in two feet of water. These were all Arlee and Eagle Lake strain rainbows, 17 – 22 inches. Kept seven for the smoker and released the...
by Randy | Aug 7, 2025 | River Reports
Mostly fishing Varney stretch and down low. Hoppers, ant patterns, midge, trico and callibaetis (speckled mayfly). Nice size fish…a couple twenty inchers and some 16-18″ fish. Lots of risers. Weather has been hot and dry…flows in Upper Madison are...
