The ice is gone and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' walleye work has begun on both Fort Peck and Canyon Ferry reservoirs. On Fort Peck, it's the annual spawn where FWP crews and volunteers are ...

BUG CREEK, Fort Peck Reservoir - It was fitting that the 2005 Fort Peck walleye spawn came to a bumpy close Wednesday after battling wind, waves and the vagaries of Montana spring weather for the past ...

The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. You can find first-ice walleyes in a variety of structure types, but think shallow.

The early ice period is one of the best times to catch walleyes during the hard-water season. At this time, walleyes typically relate to classic structure in relatively shallow water. Best of all, ...

BILLINGS, Mont. | It was one of those weekends when Laura Boyer wondered why she hadn’t stayed home in Billings with her two boys, Josh and Sammy, instead of going camping. Hail and wind thrashed the ...

Canyon Ferry Reservoir — Fishing is pretty poor for trout, walleyes and perch. Trout fishing has slowed down with the heat and walleye fishing is just really bad. — Terry McArdle, Townsend Marine.

In many states, statewide walleye seasons close in spring to protect spawning fish. But in many locales, walleye season never closes on major rivers, creating popular fisheries. Spring walleye runs ...

After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better time to pull walleyes through the ice. First ice includes green vegetation still producing oxygen, aggressive fish, ...