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Whether you're seeking a cold water
or warm water
fishing experience of a lifetime, Montana is THE place!
Cold water fishing
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Theres not much left to be said about Montana trout fishing.
Generations of outdoor writers have written columns, stories,
and books describing their wonderful trout fishing experiences
on Montana’s streams, rivers, and lakes. Generations of
fisherman have told their fish stories to friends across the country
and around the world about the big one that got away on the Madison,
or the amazing hatch they witnessed on the Clark Fork. Given all
that has been written and said about trout fishing in Montana,
all we need to say at the Hunting and Fishing Journal is “get
after it!"
Warm water fishing
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One of Montana’s best kept secrets
is the tremendous opportunity that exists for great warm water
fishing. From Noxon Reservoir on the Clark Fork River in the West,
to sprawling Fort Peck Reservoir in the East, and on hundreds
of lakes and reservoirs in between, great fishing can be had for
bass, walleye, and other warm water fish. So pack up your tackle
box, fill the cooler, hook up the boat, and get fishin’!
Ice fishing ...
Getting
Hooked: Ice Fishing in Montana
[primer]
Montana
Ice Fishing Chatroom
Rules
and Regulations ...
Checklist
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Conditions & Fishing
Reports ...
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Obtaining or Renewing a Fishing License?
Hunting and fishing licenses are issued
through the Montana
Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP). Hunting and
fishing licenses can generally be purchased at any
retail outlet that deals in hunting and fishing equipment,
such as sporting goods stores. However, tags for some
species of big game are only available through drawings.
Regulations booklets, Federal
Duck Stamps, and season/harvest information can
usually also be obtained through those retailers.
In addition to licensing, MFWP has jurisdiction over
the following:
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hunting and fishing regulations
such as season timing and duration;
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animal control and management
of non-endangered wildlife species;
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management of State parks, forests
and recreation areas; and
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game warden information.
To report violations, or if you have any
questions, call one of the following numbers: 1-800-TIP-MONT
• 1-800-634-0690 • (406) 876-668 •
(406) 675-4700 • (406) 752-5501
Montana Stream Access
Law
Under the Montana Stream Access Law, the
public may use rivers and streams for recreational purposes
up to the ordinary high-water marks. Although the law
gives recreationists the right to use rivers and streams
for water-related recreation, it does not allow them
to enter posted lands bordering those streams or to
cross private lands to gain access to streams. Complete
rules are available at any FWP office.
Montana Trespass Law
Montana's trespass law states that a member
of the public has the privilege to enter private land
only:
1. with the explicit
permission of the landowner or his agent, or
2. when the landowner has failed to
post a no-trespassing notice.
The recreationist must obtain permission
from the landowner before entering posted lands. Montana
hunters must always obtain permission to access private
land. Recreationists are urged to obtain complete rules
about this law from any FWP office.
- Helpful
information for anglers [includes information
on the following topics]:
- Boat and Motor Restrictions
- Aquatic Nuisance Species
- Illegal Introductions
- New Zealand Mudsnails
- Noxious Weeds
- Whirling Disease
- Fish Consumption Advisory
- Tagged Fish
- Disposal of Dead Fish and Entrails
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Here's a check list for your next fishing trip!
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REPORTS
- Montana
Troutfitters Bozeman
area waters - Gallatin, Madison and Yellowstone
- Montana
Outdoor Radio Show [statewide reports on lakes/reservoirs
and rivers]
- Gallatin
Riverguides Gallatin, Madison, Yellowstone and
Missouri
- Kesel's
Four Rivers Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Rock Creek
and Bitterroot
- Ennis
Chamber Madison
- Fishaus
Bitterroot
- Missoulian
Angler Rock Creek, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark
Fork
- Kingfisher
Fly Shop Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Rock
Creek and Missouri Private Waters
- Grizzlyhackle
Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot and Rock Creek
- The
Trout Shop Missouri
- Lakestream
Flyfishing Flathead, Swan
- Big
Sky Fishing Musselshell
- Bernie
Hildebrand's Report Fort Peck
- Hell
Creek Marina Fort Peck
- Kibler
Charter Fishing Fort Peck
- Mon-Dak
Marine Fort Peck
- Scott
Sundheim - Sioux Pass Outfitters and Charters
Fort Peck
- Yellowstone
Angler Yellowstone
- See our Recent
News section for more information on fishing issues
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