Restrictions & Closures Current Waterbody Restrictions

Below you will find drought related fishing closures, hoot owl restrictions and other emergency closures.

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction prohibits fishing each day between 2 p.m. and midnight
Fishing Closure prohibits any fishing on the stretch of water specified

Current Restrictions

For seasonal fishing closures, please see current fishing regulations

Sun River

Emergency river closure due to bridge construction (closed to all forms of use) are in effect for the Sun River - beginning 500 feet upstream and ending 500 feet downstream of the Sun River Bridge (also know as Pishkun Road Bridge) starting June 1.

Adoption of an emergency rule closing a portion of the Sun River (MAR Notice No. 2025-301.1).

The closure of this portion of the Sun River is in place from June 1 to November 15, 2026.

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TroutCast

Protecting cold-water trout fisheries in the Northern Rockies

TroutCast is an interactive tool that helps users explore the projected impacts of drought on valuable trout fisheries in the northern Rocky Mountains. As droughts become more frequent and severe, reduced streamflows and rising water temperatures threaten cold-water trout species – impacting populations, fishing opportunities, and local economies.

TroutCast provides insights into how these changes are affecting Montana's renowned blue-ribbon trout fisheries, supporting proactive management and sustainable recreational fishing for anglers today and generations to come.

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