The purpose of managing the state's fisheries is to protect, enhance or restore populations of native and/or non-native fish species for the benefit and enjoyment of the public now and in the future.
Plans in Progress
Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan 2012–2022—FWP is set to kick off the updating of the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan that has guided the popular sport fishery since 2002 . FWP's goal is to have an updated plan completed by January 2012.
Complete Plans
Aquatic Nusiance Species Management Plan—he Plan includes a system to classify all nonindigenous aquatic species in Montana, identifies the proper management for each class, details current authorities and programs, and sets objectives that will lead to the accomplishment of the Plan goal. [Learn more]
Aquatic Nusiance Species Management Plan (
627 KB)
Flathead Lake Co-Management Plan—The co-management plan addresses the interconnected fisheries of Flathead Lake, the Flathead River upstream of the lake and its North and Middle Forks, the South Fork downstream from Hungry Horse Dam, and the Swan River downstream from Bigfork Dam. The plan sets management direction for the period 2001-2010. [Learn more]
Flathead Lake Co-Management Plan ( 408 KB)
Fort Peck Management Plan 2002–2012—The goal of this plan is to provide species management on Fort Peck Reservoir.
Fort Peck Management Plan 2002–2012 ( 487 KB)
Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan—This plan addresses the fisheries of the upper Missouri River Reservoir system including Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs, and the Missouri River from Toston to Townsend and between Hauser and Holter Reservoirs. The plan sets management direction for a 10-year period (2010-2019) by providing specific goals and strategies for each of these waters. The plan also provides a framework for continued public involvement in monitoring and evaluating fisheries management activities.
Final Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
