Monitoring water temperature is crucial for successful trout fishing, as it influences their behavior and feeding. Using a submersible thermometer is recommended for accurate readings. Optimal fishing occurs between 50 to 60°F, while temperatures above 65°F stress trout, warranting restrictions. Adjust techniques and focus on specific conditions for best results.

The University of Montana has launched a new Chair of Fisheries Science with $5 million from 56 donors. Yoichiro Kanno will lead research on how warming temperatures and shrinking snowpack are reshaping trout habitat—and what restoration, student training, and science can do to help Montana’s iconic rivers endure.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes to stock tiger trout into Upper Sureshot Lake, which is in the headwaters of North Meadow Creek near McAllister.

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