2018 was an incredible fishing year. From the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska and many places in between. While there are way too many fish to mention, here is a quick recap of the top 10 fish of 2018
BMO Top 10 fish
#10 This picture of a Pacific City Copper Rockfish may be my favorite picture of the year.
Read more about fishing at Pacific City Oregon HERE.
#8 BMO Team member Andy Schmidt with this beautiful Montana Cutthroat Trout
#7 Longtime Friend and extraordinary Outdoor Writer Keith jackson with a Louisiana Bull Red. Read more HERE.
#5 This list would not be complete without a big Columbia River Smallmouth!
#4 Gabe Miller does it again with this gorgeous 27 pound Puget Sound King Salmon
#3 BMO Team Member Michael Matthews with this beautiful 22" Montana Rainbow Trout!
#2 My personal Best Steelhead: 15# on the Queets River in Washington State
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