CATCH-AND-RELEASE ( PADDLEFISH ONLY) FROM 6 AM – 9 PM ON
THURSDAYS, SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS. Once
the quota of fish is met, catch and release will be for 10 days and then the
season will be closed.
New 2008 regulations: No larger
than an 8/0 hook is to be used; when paddlefish is captured and tagged, the
fish must be removed from the river by the end of the day which is 9 p.m.
For a full listing of MT Fish, Wildlife, & Parks regulations, check
out their website at fwp.mt.gov/fishing
Your Daily Intake Paddlefishing Report...the 2008 Season
Our season
will begin on Thursday, May 15th – which is our 1st catch
and release day!
Williston,
North Dakota is having a very fast season – as of the end of the day yesterday
they were at 804, with a very high percentage of males!
Depending on river flows – we too could have
another fast season.
(Please remember to hit “refresh” button to update the information on your computer.)
Check out the USGS streamflow data and see if you can determine peak fishing times!
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Visitor Count since May 13, 2003
As of May 25, 2005
The 2005 Season Daily Fishing Report
The 2000 Season Daily Fishing Report
The 1999 Season Daily Fishing Report
The Intake Diversion Dam 17 miles north of Glendive, Montana is famous for paddlefishing and the production of caviar. Glendive is considered the "Paddlefish Capitol of the World" and draws over 3,000 anglers annually to this short stretch of the Yellowstone River.
In recent years, paddlefish roe has been harvested, processed into caviar, and shipped from Glendive. Fisherman are encouraged to donate the roe to the Glendive Chamber of Commerce who, in turn, process the roe into world-class caviar. The proceeds from the "Yellowstone Caviar" venture are used to improve fisheries and recreation in Eastern Montana, as well as grants given to area organizations for historical and cultural projects. And here's the best part, if you donate your roe they will clean your paddlefish for you!
What Are Those Things?
Modern paddlefish (Polyodon Spathula) are classic examples of millions of years of ecological fine-tuning. Paddlefish have adapted remarkably to their environment since they were introduced into the Yellowstone River in 1963. They may be the oldest big-game animal surviving in North America!
Paddlefish skin is tough, smooth and scaleless except for the upper portion of its tail. The most striking feature of the paddler is its elongated paddle-shaped snout which is used as an antenna for detecting concentrations of food and helping the fish react to the changing water current. Adult paddlefish can weigh from 60 to 120 pounds! The state record paddlefish was 142 pounds, caught in 1973.
More About Paddlefish
2006 Season
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6/26 |
6/27 |
6/28 |
6/29 |
6/30 |
Season Ends |
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Week 6 -
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6/19 |
6/20 |
6/21 |
6/22 |
6/23 |
6/24 |
6/25 |
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Week 5 -
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6/12 |
6/13 |
6/14 |
6/15 |
6/16 |
6/17 |
6/18 |
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Week 4 -
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6/5 |
6/6 |
6/7 |
6/8 |
6/9 |
6/10 |
6/11 |
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Week 3 -
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5/29 |
5/30 |
5/31 |
6/1 |
6/2 |
6/3 |
6/4 |
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Week 2 -
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5/22 |
5/23 |
5/24 |
5/25 |
5/26 |
5/27 |
5/28 |
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largest fish |
98 lbs |
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total caught per day |
19 |
45 |
50 |
205 |
112 |
321 |
Catch & release only |
Week 1 -
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date |
5/15 |
5/16 |
5/17 |
5/18 |
5/19 |
5/20 |
5/21 |
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largest fish |
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47 lbs |
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72 lbs |
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80 lbs |
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total caught per day |
5 |
5 |
2 |
5 |
31 |
53 |
67 |
The Final Week 2005- Season will be closing on Tuesday, 5-24-05 at 5:00 pm.
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6/26 |
6/27 |
6/28 |
6/29 |
6/30 |
Season Ends |
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largest fish |
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total caught per day |
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Week 6 -
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6/19 |
6/20 |
6/21 |
6/22 |
6/23 |
6/24 |
6/25 |
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largest fish |
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total caught per day |
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Week 5 -
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date |
6/12 |
6/13 |
6/14 |
6/15 |
6/16 |
6/17 |
6/18 |
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largest fish |
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total caught per day |
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Week 4 -
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date |
6/5 |
6/6 |
6/7 |
6/8 |
6/9 |
6/10 |
6/11 |
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largest fish |
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total caught per day |
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Week 3 -
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date |
5/29 |
5/30 |
5/31 |
6/1 |
6/2 |
6/3 |
6/4 |
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largest fish |
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total caught per day |
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Week 2 - Running Total - 1060
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date |
5/22 |
5/23 |
5/24 |
5/25 |
5/26 |
5/27 |
5/28 |
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largest fish |
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total caught per day |
130 |
157 |
107 |
catch and release |
through June 30 |
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Week 1 -
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5/15 |
5/16 |
5/17 |
5/18 |
5/19 |
5/20 |
5/21 |
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largest fish |
80 lbs (f) |
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88 lbs (f) |
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total caught per day |
42 |
42 |
49 |
51 |
85 |
126 |
271 |
(f) - female (m) male
2002 Season
The Final Week 2002
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date |
6/26 |
6/27 |
6/28 |
6/29 |
6/30 |
Season Ends |
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largest fish |
97 lbs. |
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97 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
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686 |
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Week 6 -
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date |
6/19 |
6/20 |
6/21 |
6/22 |
6/23 |
6/24 |
6/25 |
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largest fish |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
n/r |
n/r |
637 |
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660 |
666 |
676 |
Week 5 -
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date |
6/12 |
6/13 |
6/14 |
6/15 |
6/16 |
6/17 |
6/18 |
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largest fish |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
516 |
550 |
599 |
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Week 4 -
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date |
6/5 |
6/6 |
6/7 |
6/8 |
6/9 |
6/10 |
6/11 |
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largest fish |
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97 lbs. |
97 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
n/r |
n/r |
n/r |
n/r |
n/r |
457 |
489 |
Week 3 -
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date |
5/29 |
5/30 |
5/31 |
6/1 |
6/2 |
6/3 |
6/4 |
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largest fish |
78 lbs. |
n/r |
78 lbs. |
n/r |
78 lbs. |
78 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
82 |
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85 |
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108 |
127 |
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Week 2 -
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date |
5/22 |
5/23 |
5/24 |
5/25 |
5/26 |
5/27 |
5/28 |
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largest fish |
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69 lbs. |
n/r |
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cum. total caught |
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72 |
n/r |
Week 1 -
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date |
5/15 |
5/16 |
5/17 |
5/18 |
5/19 |
5/20 |
5/21 |
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largest fish |
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cum. total caught |
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The Final Week 2001
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date |
6/26 |
6/27 |
6/28 |
6/29 |
6/30 |
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largest fish |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
331 |
331 |
331 |
333 |
334 |
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Week 6 -
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date |
6/19 |
6/20 |
6/21 |
6/22 |
6/23 |
6/24 |
6/25 |
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largest fish |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
89 lbs. |
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cum. total caught |
297 |
303 |
316 |
326 |
329 |
329 |
330 |
Week 5 -
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date |
6/12 |
6/13 |
6/14 |
6/15 |
6/16 |