We're proud to announce the new crankbait series, the American Smelt and the Misty Minnow! Both style of crankbaits are ...

2026 Smith River floating lottery To enter the Smith River floating lottery, you need to go online to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website at fwp.mt.gov/smith-river starting on Jan. 2.

2026 Smith River floating lottery To enter the Smith River floating lottery, you need to go online to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website at fwp.mt.gov/smith-river starting on Jan. 2. A ...

The Montana Legislature approved raising nonresident fees to purchase bonus raffle points for a coveted Smith River permit, funding maintenance along the scenic corridor and purportedly giving a ...

HELENA — The Montana Legislature approved raising nonresident fees to purchase bonus raffle points for a coveted Smith River permit, funding maintenance along the scenic corridor and purportedly ...

The many springs on the Bitterroot River in Montana keep the water a little warmer than other rivers and good fishing is still available. Fly fishing, though erratic, persists on the Clark Fork.

The Smith River, like all the rivers in Montana, is a treasure to the State and its residents. Montana is unique for its secluded wild and scenic landscapes, having been the draw for folks since ...

Anglers are still catching channel catfish from the Palouse River. The best bite has been on cut bait or nightcrawlers suspended 2 to 3 feet under a bobber in about 5 feet of water upriver from ...

Montana Wildlife Federation Conservation Director Jeff Lukas speaks at an event asking the Forest Service to perform an administrative mineral withdrawal on public lands in the Smith River watershed.

MONTANA UNTAMED: As management of the Smith River enters a new era, the river's manager talks about what's in store.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Smith River permit lottery results are now available on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website. Successful applicants will also be notified via email. The following was ...

An otter attacked three women on Wednesday who were floating on the Jefferson River in Montana. Officials believe the incident was a defensive attack and have posted warning signs.