And to protect spawning brown trout, Montana officials have decided to halt fishing two weeks earlier than usual, on Sept. 30, for portions of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead Rivers.

Hoot-owl restrictions are now in effect on the upper Madison River above Hebgen Lake, prohibiting fishing from 2 p.m. to ...

Surrounded by three mountain ranges and perched right along the winding Madison River, this Montana town is a haven for ...

The Clark Fork River is an angler’s delight during the summer months in Montana. It’s known for its diverse fish populations, ...

Fishing for lake trout on the Lower Big Dry Arm of the Fort Peck Reservoir on the east fork is a blast, especially for some ...

The state estimates that the number of "angler days," a measure of fishing pressure for bull trout on the South Fork, has increased from about 750 a year in 2004 to 2,225 a year in 2023.

Boasting 1,522 acres, this Montana lake is an overlooked gem for nature lovers, featuring excellent fishing, water sports, hiking, and camping opportunities.

Joel Greenberg, a clinical psychologist from Des Moines, Iowa, hooks an 18-inch rainbow trout, but like most men on this trip, he's new to fly-fishing, so Dan grabs his fly rod to help reel in the ...

The Longest Silence is a collection of 33 essays that cover an impressive breadth of fly fishing experience – from Montana trout and Pacific salmon fishing to Key West bonefish, tarpon and permit.