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 ...

Fort Peck Reservoir, dam area — The whole reservoir is open and anglers are catching lake trout, walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass. As of Monday there is a boat dock in at the ramp at Fort ...

Two Montana couples went out for a leisurely day of salmon trolling on Fort Peck Lake on Aug. 9. Fishing aboard James and Nancy Fauth’s 25-year-old pontoon boat, Tony and Emily Simonsen were enjoying ...

On Tuesday, February 17, Valley County Search and Rescue sprang into action after receiving a call at about people stranded on Fort Peck Lake.

It's never too early to start planning your summer fishing vacation for your family or friends. There are a lot of places to choose from if you plan to spend time on the water going after trout, bass, ...

The uneducated angler might argue that there is no such thing as a “King” salmon in Montana…Take that bet! Just like in the Great Lakes, there are freshwater Chinook (or King) salmon populating the ...

Fort Peck Reservoir: Dam Area - Fishing is good. Walleye action is good on jigs and minnows in 10-20 feet of water. Lake trout fishing is really good. Use a deep-diving crankbait or Evil Eye flutter ...

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 ...