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

Full details on all the changes being proposed across the state are available at fwp.mt.gov/fish/publicComments/regsScoping.html. FWP would like your input on these changes and any other proposals not included here. You are encouraged to take the on-line survey at the bottom of the webpage.

Comments can also be provided via email at [email protected], or via mail to Fisheries Regulations, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620.

The following is a schedule of the 2020-2024 Fishing Regulation process;

• Public scoping: May 9 – June 21

• Tentative Fishing Regulations presented to FWP Commission: August 15

• Public comment on tentative regulations: August 19 – September 13

• FWP Commission presented with final tentative fishing regulations; October 17