MT Drought Map
The latest maps from NOAA indicate large portions of Montana under severe drought conditions per the Palmer Drought Severity Index.
fishing restrictions
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.
Upper Big Hole Now Closed To Fishing
Low stream flows and continued high water temperatures have prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials to close another section of the Big Hole River. A new Upper Big Hole fishing closure went in effect on Sunday, August 11. Details here:
“Hoot Owl” River Closures Extend To Jefferson And Lower Big Hole
In addition to the fishing restrictions imposed earlier this week on the Lower Madison and Upper Big Hole Rivers, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has now added "hoot owl" fishing closures for the Jefferson River and Lower Big Hole River: