FWP Commission Approves 2005 Commercial Fishing Regulations For Canyon Ferry Reservoir And Lake Helena

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The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission recently approved commercial fishing regulations for Lake Helena and Canyon Ferry Reservoir that provide for the harvest of carp and suckers using seines.

The new regulations, in effect through Dec. 31, specify the areas where these fish may be harvested and how to report these commercial operations to FWP before the fishing begins. Special restrictions on the Lake Helena harvest from Jan. 1—June 30 were established to protect nesting waterfowl, and special regulations on Canyon Ferry will help prevent conflict with recreational anglers.

The FWP Commission is authorized to approve one commercial fishing operation for each body of water and to establish specific regulations. Big Sky Carp applied for the 2005 commercial fishing permit to harvest carp from Canyon Ferry Reservoir and Lake Helena.

For details on the new commercial fishing regulations, contact the FWP Helena Fisheries office at 406-444-2449.