FWP concerned that more ponds in northeast Montana have winterkilled
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March 15, 2023
Big Reservoir in Valley County. Courtesy photo.
The climate in northeast Montana the last few years hasn't been the best for our area fishing ponds. Back-to-back summer droughts and now a tough, long winter this year, have left fish populations in many ponds and small reservoirs across northeastern Montana with little room to breathe. As a result, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking anglers to help identify ponds this spring that may have winterkilled.
What causes fish to winterkill?
There are many factors that influence a pond to winterkill, but it usually starts with low water and increased vegetation.
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