Fishing in Montana is still world-class, but experts warn that drought conditions and warm water could impact some of the state’s most popular rivers this summer.
A new Montana Department of Environmental Quality report has found elevated levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in fish across several major rivers and reservoirs in the state, raising concerns about fish consumption safety.
Montana’s trout are in trouble—populations are dropping, and diseased fish are showing up. Here’s what anglers need to know, how you can help, and how to win!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Clark Fork, Madison, Ruby and Sun rivers, as well as the Jefferson River and Silver Bow Creek in their entirety, will be closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, effective at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.