According to a press release from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Mallards Rest Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Yellowstone River south of Livingston and Valley Garden FAS on the Madison River south of Ennis have both reopened to the public.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed five Yellowstone River fishing access sites to the public Monday and Tuesday because of high water and flooding.
With the recent increase in temperature, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is alerting the public to the movement of ice jams and sudden rises in water levels along river corridors. A number of Region 3 fishing access sites are experiencing flooding with ice barriers forcing water to flow into these sites. The following FAS are currently closed: