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Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Access Site Set To Temporarily Close

Rich Ledoux — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:20:06 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced the temporary closure of the Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Madison River beginning next week to ensure public safety while improvements are being made to the site. Details here: The Three Dollar Bridge FAS is located 39 miles south of Ennis (or 32 miles northwest [...]

Biggest Fish You Ever Caught? Show Us Your Pic And Win!

Michelle — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:18:10 +0000

We’ve got a $500 Redington package from Bob Wards to giveaway to the person who gets the most votes for their best fishing picture. Submit yours now before April 15th! You can see all the details in the Trophy Room here, but don’t delay! Voting begins on April 15th, 2013 so if you DO submit [...]

Trophy Room Submission Page – Win The Ultimate Fly Fishing Package

95.1 The Moose — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:00:42 +0000

Have you caught a fish so big and beautiful you had to take a photo of it to convince others of its validity? Do you have lots of friends willing to vote for your catch? Here is your chance to win the ultimate Redington fly fishing package from Bob Ward's!

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Apply For Your Smith River Permit Now [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:12:48 +0000

How would you like to experience a private, multi-day float trip on the beautiful Smith River? You have to be one of the lucky ones who draws a permit in the annual lottery. Apply here by February 15th: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks notes: Noted for its spectacular scenery and renowned trout fishing, the Smith [...]

MT FWP Seeks Comment On Fishing Access Site Rule

Rich Ledoux — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:59:15 +0000

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on the proposed Fishing Access Site (FAS) Annual Rule. The proposed rule sets the fees for FAS camping, group use permits, facility rentals, and special recreation permits (SRP) on the Blackfoot and Madison rivers. See the proposed rule and comment here:

Multiple Cameras Watch as 600-Pound Marlin Wreaks Havoc on Fishing Boat

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:50:39 +0000

A group of anglers from Australia have quite a fishing tale Â to tell, with the video to back it up. It all started when the crew of the ‘Little Audrey’ hooked themselves an impressive 600 pound marlin during an excursion off the coast ofÂ Cairns, Australia. Then things got crazy: instead of accepting its fate as [...]

Popular Yellowstone River Fishing Access Site Reopens To The Public

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:39:14 +0000

A temporary closure of this fishing access site on the Yellowstone River was put in place on September 9th to help fight the Pine Creek Fire. It has once again reopened to the public: Loch Leven fishing access site on the Yellowstone River south of Livingston has been reopened to the public. A temporary closure [...]

Public Asked To Weigh In On Statewide Fisheries Plan – Information Session In Bozeman Next Week

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:49:16 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a draft statewide fisheries management plan that will affect fishing in Montana for the next six years. Along with meetings throughout the state, Bozeman will be holding an information sharing session on Tuesday, September 18th. Details here: This statewide fisheries management plan would establish goals [...]

UPDATE: Madison FAS Reopened After Bear Trap 2 Fire

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:37:37 +0000

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks has reopened the three fishing access sites on the Madison River that were closed last week following the Bear Trap 2 fire: Damselfly, Black’s Ford, and Greycliff; fire restrictions remain in place. All three FAS (approximately 23 miles west of Bozeman) are day-use only sites with gravel boat ramps. Black’s [...]

Free Fishing In Montana This Weekend On Account Of Father's Day

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:33:43 +0000

It’s a free fishing Father’s Day weekend in Montana this Saturday and Sunday thanks to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Find out what they are offering to ALL anglers: Joe Maurier, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, said Montanans can celebrate Father’s Day by fishing without a license on June 16th and 17th. He [...]

Party At Montana Troutfitters This Thursday 6/14/2012!

Michelle — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:16:30 +0000

It’s one of our favorite parties every year…and it’s happening this Thursday evening at Montana Troutfitters on West Main. $1 burgers and beer, prizes and a live broadcast. Here’s the lowdown from Montana Troutfitters: We can hardly believe that it’s mid June already and it’s time for our 6th Annual BBQ this Thursday at 5:30PM [...]

Ruby Dam Fishing Access Site Reopened

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:41:09 +0000

Ruby Dam Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Ruby River south of Alder has reopened after a long-term closure which began in the summer of 2010. The site was closed during work on the Ruby Dam Rehabilitation Project. It will now remain open until the next phase of the project begins. Details here: Now that [...]

My Dad Taught Robert DeNiro How To Fish

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:30:58 +0000

My dad is cooler than your dad, he not only met DeNiro, but taught him how to fish. Robert DeNiro is my favorite actor of all time and I still can’t get over the fact that my old man actually taught him how to fish! Here’s the story: I grew up in Meriden, Connecticut and the year [...]

Fishing License In Montana

Michelle — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:12:44 +0000

Getting your fishing license in Montana can be an exciting experience when done for the first time, or a family tradition that happens every year. To fish in Montana, most anglers need two licenses: a Conservation License and a Fishing License. You can even apply online. According to TakeMeFishing.org: When you purchase a Montana fishing [...]