News
Drought and wildland fires affect Montana's fish, wildlife, and parks. Please check here for news on current conditions and any restrictions in effect to protect Montana's natural resources.
Recent Drought & Fire News
Updates
Counties with fire restrictions in the future will appear on the map link below. The map is updated as restrictions occur and change.
- Fire Restrictions Map—This map shows fire restrictions in Montana, by county. FWP makes every effort to update this map as quickly as possible as conditions change. For details on fire restrictions in effect go to the NRCG site.
This map reflects restrictions effective as of September 11, 2008.
- Definitions of Fire Restrictions—Common activities and how they are affected by Stage I and Stage II fire restrictions are defined on this page.
There are currently no drought-related angling or fire restrictions in the state of Montana. Here is the 2008 report on conditions:
Spring Drought Update (May 21, 2008) (
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Angling Under Drought Conditions
When water levels drop and stream temperatures rise, FWP may restrict fishing to protect the State's sport fisheries. Low water and high temperatures cause fish to seek deep pools, making them more vulnerable to predators, disease and to anglers. For more information, and to check the conditions on your favorite fishing streams, please use the links below.
Drought Management Plans
Regional Drought Reports
Montana Fish,Wildlife & Parks continuously monitors drought conditions and how they may be impacting the state's fisheries. To review these detailed reports throughout the fishing season, please check the links below.
