Map of hoot owl fishing restrictions in Montana as of August 3, 2021.
Additional
fishing restrictions took effect Monday for rivers in western Montana. As of Monday night, the entire main stem of the Bitterroot River from Missoula to the confluence of its east and west fork went under a “hoot-owl” closure, prohibiting fishing from 2 p.m. until midnight.
Another stretch of the Clark Fork River will also be restricted, now closing fishing after 2 p.m. on the entire river from its confluence with the Flathead River to its headwaters near Anaconda. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks also announced on Tuesday that portions of Fish Creek and the St. Regis River are now under “hoot owl” restrictions.
Fishing restrictions announced for Fish Creek, St Regis River
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General swim advisory lifted for St Regis, Raquette Rivers
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AKWESASNE â A swimming advisory for the St. Regis River and Raquette River under tribal jurisdiction has been extended until next week.
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Water Resources Program issued an advisory on July 9, and announced on Thursday an extension through at least Monday.
Following Wednesdayâs rain, the Water Resources Program noted an increased presence of bacterial cultures above safe concentrations for contact in both rivers. The programâs concern is potential illness caused by accidental ingestion of untreated river water.
The rivers are set to be sampled again on Monday.
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St Regis Mohawk Tribe extends no swim advisory for St Regis, Raquette rivers
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