Additional Southwest Montana Angling Restrictions: Effective Friday, July 10

Heads up anglers! Unfortunately, more "hoot owl" restrictions will be put in place (in addition to the Big Hole and the Jefferson), effective Friday, July 10.

Per Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks:

The restrictions beginning Friday will close the following rivers (on the stretches noted) to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight until conditions improve:

• Beaverhead River from Anderson Lane to the confluence with the Big Hole                       River
• Ruby River from Duncan District Road to confluence with the Beaverhead River
• Shields River from its mouth upstream to its confluence with Smith Creek
• Lower Madison River from Ennis Dam to the Missouri River Headwaters
• Lower Gallatin River from its confluence with the Madison River at Three Forks               upstream to Sheds Bridge (Hwy 84) near Four Corners
• East Gallatin River from its origin (at the confluence of Rocky Creek and Bear                   Creek) to its confluence with the West Gallatin River

Remaining under restrictions:

• The entire length of the Big Hole River except for Dickey Bridge to Maiden Rock               FAS
• The entire length of the Jefferson River

For up-to-date information on angling restrictions or closures, visit fwp.mt.gov/fishing/guide/waterClosure.html