http://fwp.mt.gov/news/rss/fishing/default.html Most recent 25 news releases en en http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0754.html This spring and summer remember to inspect, clean and dry your boats, trailers and fishing gear to stop aquatic hitchhikers from taking hold in Montana. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:21:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0754.html 2013-05-22T15:21:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0753.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said today that aquatic invasive species inspection stations and roving inspection crews are in operation at key border crossing sites, along major highways, and on heavily used water bodies. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0753.html 2013-05-22T14:44:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0752.html GLASGOW, Mont. – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the FWP Commission have closed the 2013 paddlefish harvest season on the Upper Missouri River from Fort Benton to Fort Peck Dam at 12 noon Sunday May 12, 2013. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0752.html 2013-05-14T15:44:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0751.html On May 9, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission tentatively approved a proposal to waive the daily and possession bag limits for Lena Lake within the Bob Marshall Wilderness area through August 31, 2013 pending public comment. The public comment period will extend from May 10-May 21 and comments must be provided in writing either through the FWP Fishing email address (fwpfsh@mt.gov) or addressed to Don Skaar, Fisheries Office, FWP, 1420 East 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59620. The FWP Commission will evaluate public comments and consider final approval of this proposal at their June 5 meeting. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:09:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0751.html 2013-05-10T19:09:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0750.html Here's the perfect gift for Dad and Grandpa: free fishing for all over Father's Day weekend, June 15-16. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0750.html 2013-05-10T16:20:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0749.html Montana’s 2013 general fishing season opens May 18. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:18:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0749.html 2013-05-10T16:18:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0748.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups, and others that this summer's deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants is May 31. Wed, 01 May 2013 20:18:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0748.html 2013-05-01T20:18:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0747.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will restrict access to the Indian Fort fishing access site north of Reed Point for three days next week. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:03:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0747.html 2013-04-30T17:03:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0746.html The Billings Bench Water Association, which has the right to water in Lake Elmo, plans to drain the reservoir later this week to repair a damaged outlet structure. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:41:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0746.html 2013-04-24T19:41:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0745.html This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons will kick off on May 1 with the opening of the Missouri River section from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:33:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0745.html 2013-04-12T17:33:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0744.html This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons will kick off on May 1 with the opening of the Missouri River section from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:50:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0744.html Ron Selden 2013-04-12T15:50:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0743.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Swan Valley Bull Trout Working Group have recently completed an annual report detailing the lake trout removal project in Swan Lake and the status of bull trout and kokanee in the Swan valley. Non-native lake trout were first detected in the Swan River system in 1998, and caused concern because of potential impacts to the threatened bull trout population as well as the popular kokanee salmon fishery. Research efforts to learn more about the lake trout population size and potential ways to reduce their numbers have been ongoing since 2006. Results of the experimental removal project will assist fisheries managers with future management of the lake trout population in Swan Lake. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:11:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0743.html 2013-04-11T17:11:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0742.html As always, Montana's small streams won't open for fishing until the third Saturday of May, which is May 18 this year. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:49:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0742.html 2013-04-05T19:49:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0741.html In a draft environmental assessment (EA) dated August 9, 2012, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) proposed removing an illegal introduction of northern pike from Bass Lake and Mud Creek in northwest Montana by applying a commercial formulation of rotenone (a pesticide poisonous to fish) to the lake and nearby stream system, and then restocking the lake with westslope cutthroat trout. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0741.html 2013-04-01T16:17:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0740.html Kids fishing opportunities in the Kalispell area recently got a boost when Hooked On Fishing students from Hedges and Peterson schools planted more than 2000 rainbow trout in Dry Bridge Pond. The pond is in the Kalispell City Park known as the Sledding Gully south of the Conrad Mansion. HOF students planted trout from Jocko River and Murray Springs state fish hatcheries and Creston National Fish Hatchery. The fish ranged from 6” to 14” with a few whoppers from 8 to 14 pounds. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:08:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0740.html 2013-03-29T19:08:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0739.html The comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment, “Investigation of Suppression of Walleye in Noxon Rapids Reservoir” has been extended for 21 days. Comments must now be received or postmarked by Friday, April 19. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0739.html 2013-03-29T16:15:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0738.html MILES CITY, Mont.--The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will bundle and sink Christmas trees at Spotted Eagle from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:43:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0738.html 2013-03-21T22:43:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0736.html More than $585,000 in funding was approved this week by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission for 15 Montana Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:10:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0736.html 2013-03-18T14:10:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0735.html More than $585,000 in funding was approved this week by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission for 15 Montana Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:27:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0735.html 2013-03-15T15:27:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0734.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a public meeting to answer questions about the Draft Environmental Assessment to Investigate Suppression of Walleye in Noxon Reservoir. The open house style meeting will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on March19, 2013 at the Thompson Falls Rural Fire Department on highway 200. Interested persons are welcome to arrive at any time during this session. Verbal comment will not be collected at the meeting; however, the public will be encouraged to submit written comment. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:39:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0734.html 2013-03-12T16:39:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0733.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the Investigation of Suppression of Walleye in Noxon Rapids Reservoir public draft environmental assessment, a proposal to conduct a 6-year effort to investigate suppressing illegally introduced walleye in Noxon Reservoir using a variety of sampling gear and techniques. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:32:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0733.html 2013-02-28T23:32:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0732.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an environmental assessment (EA) for sinking Christmas trees to improve sport fish populations and angling opportunity at Spotted Eagle Reservoir. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:41:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0732.html 2013-02-20T20:41:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0731.html Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the Flathead River Hybrid Trout Suppression Project. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:24:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0731.html 2013-02-13T17:24:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0730.html Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the Deep Creek Diversion Fish Screen Project. The purpose of the project is to eliminate fish entrainment on Deep Creek by installing an effective fish screen on an existing irrigation diversion. The installation of the fish screen on the Deep Creek diversion would occur in late summer or fall of 2013. The project site is located approximately 3 miles northeast of the city of Fortine (T35N, R25W, S20) in Lincoln County, Montana. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:55:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0730.html 2013-02-12T21:55:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0729.html A free youth ice fishing clinic is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 9 at Glasgow’s Home Run Pond. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0729.html Ron Selden 2013-02-03T19:55:00Z