FORT PECK, Mont. — There was a certain rhythm to Joe Bouroncle’s cadence. 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 ...

FORT PECK RESERVOIR — King salmon is not a species commonly associated with Montana, but after Jim Fauth reeled in a new state record on Aug. 8 — a 32.65-pounder that narrowly edged out the prior ...

Paddlers can slowly troll bait in search of walleye near the reservoir's points and shorelines, especially from fishing-specific kayaks. Near the dam, anglers using spinning tackle can target bass and ...

BILLINGS — In the wake of river fishing closures that seem to be spreading across Montana at far too rapid a rate, there’s some good news coming from Fort Peck Reservoir. Chinook salmon have begun to ...

The jury is still out on what kind of chinook salmon year this is going to be on Fort Peck Reservoir — but a lot of anglers are waiting, and wondering and hoping for the best. When the fishing is good ...

FORT PECK — Chinook salmon have arrived near the face of Fort Peck Dam, and it looks like the 2003 run is going to be a good one. As of last weekend, the biggest salmon caught was a 24-pounder taken ...

More of the water at Fort Peck Reservoir opened up this past week. When the remaining ice will melt depends on the temperature and wind. The good news is enough water is open in the Hell Creek area ...

In the wake of river fishing closures that seem to be spreading across Montana at far too rapid a rate, there's some good news coming from Fort Peck Reservoir. Chinook salmon have begun to show up ...