FWP Seeks comment on proposed fishing regulation changes for 2020-24

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking comment on proposed fishing regulation changes for 2020-24. This is the first stage in the comprehensive review of the Fishing Regulations which occurs every four years.

In Northeastern Montana (Region 6), several changes have been proposed:

• Combining Cisco and Whitefish into the same limit of 20 daily and 40 in possession

• Establishing ice fishing shelter removal dates

• Clarifying trout limits in the Missouri River below Fort Peck Dam.

• Allow bow and arrow harvest of Chinook Salmon in Fort Peck Reservoir during the snagging season

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