HELENA, Mont. - Several angling restrictions on rivers in southwest, north-central and south-central Montana go into effect Tuesday due to warming temperatures and low flows.
The restrictions include what are commonly known as âhoot owlâ restrictions, meaning fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day.
Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve, according to a release from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
The following closures are in effect:
⢠A full fishing closure for portions of the Shields River from the confluence with Yellowstone River to USFS Crandal Creek Bridge.
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âHoot Owlâ fishing restrictions for the Smith and Sun rivers
MTN
and last updated 2021-06-29 19:21:53-04
GREAT FALLS â Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks said on Tuesday that, effective immediately, portions of the Smith and Sun rivers are closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. until midnight. FWP said in a news release that the restrictions will remain in effect until conditions improve. They are known as hoot owl restrictions (see below for explanation of the term).
The restrictions are issued for:
Smith River - from the confluence of the North and South forks to Eden Bridge south of Great Falls
âHoot Owlâ fishing restrictions for the Smith, Sun rivers
MTN
and last updated 2021-06-29 18:36:05-04
GREAT FALLS â Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) said on Tuesday that, effective immediately, portions of the Smith and Sun rivers are closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. until midnight.
FWP said in a news release that the restrictions will remain in effect until conditions improve. They are known as hoot owl restrictions (see below for explanation of the term).
The restrictions are issued for:
Smith River from the confluence of the North and South forks to Eden Bridge south of Great Falls
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