fishing

The biggest updates to the 2025 MT FWP fishing regulations this year involve trout and paddlefish.

Attention Montana anglers! The latest 2025 paddlefish regulations restrict snagging techniques and enforce barbless hooks to ensure sustainable fishing practices this season.

On Dec. 18, 2024, a District Circuit Court judge sentenced a self-proclaimed social media influencer from Cheyenne as part of a plea agreement. Smith-Torres plead no contest to one charge each of fishing without a valid license and taking wildlife under suspension...

Montana has some real gems when it comes to state parks. National parks sometimes get all the accolades, especially when you've got Glacier and Yellowstone out your backdoor. But Montana's state parks are some of the best in the country. If it's been a while since you've discovered a new one, might we suggest one of these...

Due to rising water temperatures, 13 popular rivers and streams are currently under hoot owl restrictions, per Montana FW&P, with no fishing from 2 PM to midnight.

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Tackle, bait, and advice are all free. The 26th annual Kids Fishing Day at Laurel Pond is a great opportunity for children to go fishing. Hosted by the Montana Pike Masters Billings Chapter, the event is from 9 - 3 on Saturday, June 1.

Fishing in Yellowstone National Park comes with unique rules and regulations. If you catch three types of fish in certain areas the Park, you're required to kill them.

I wish I had this opportunity when I was a youngster.