Ike’s Fishing Pond Yellow Perch and Bluegill Transfer Draft Environmental Assessment

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to transfer yellow perch and bluegill from aquatic invasive species (AIS) and disease-free donor waters with FWP’s Region 6 to Ike’s Fishing Pond in Culbertson, MT. Ike’s Fishing Pond (Lat: 48.14821 Long: -104.52424) is a public reservoir on Culbertson city property where fisheries resources present are managed by FWP. This 1.72-acre pond is and has been a crucial fishery resource for anglers in and around the Culbertson, MT area since construction. It currently supports a hatchery-reared rainbow trout population and is a popular fishery for youth anglers.  The addition of yellow perch and bluegill will result in higher catch rates and greater opportunity for area anglers. 

 

Related Documents

• Ike’s Fishing Pond Yellow Perch and Bluegill Transfer Checklist EA (PDF)

 

Public Comment Opportunity

FWP asks that comments on this draft environmental assessment be submitted to either of the following addresses by 5 p.m. on July 3, 2023

Ike’s Fishing Pond Yellow Perch and Bluegill
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
#1 Airport Road
Glasgow, MT 59230

or email: jkrebs@mt.gov