Montana rivers

Uncover Montana's angling secrets and reel in big catches! From record-breaking chinook salmon to nostalgic fishing tales, the state offers endless opportunities.

Avoid the snow and still enjoy the weeks of fall weather

What should the city do along this stretch of the river?

Well, as some people assumed, it turns out the dead shark found in Idaho was a hoax.

Fish tested after the derailment of a train into the Yellowstone River came back positive for chemicals similar to those found in oil and plastic.

The restrictions are to keep the fish from being "stressed" and catching disease.

We were shocked to learn that cleanup teams are finding "tar balls" and "tar patties" up to 15 centimeters, as well as "tar mats" as large as 3 meters this far downstream.

Recent complaints have led to some timely guidance from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.

Floating the river, hiking on state land, or just having lunch at one of the 330+ fishing access sites in Montana will now come with a cost.

The 40-ish year old Marine Corps veteran spent six months on the river (a total of 175 "paddle days") to reach the ocean from Montana. We originally interviewed Amanda Hoenes last spring, and since then she's published a captivating book about her epic journey.