Full fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River

Oct-27-25 by Angela Montana

HELENA – The full fishing closure on Section 1 of the Big Hole River, which is from Saginaw Bridge on Skinner Meadows Road to the confluence with the North Fork of the Big Hole River, has been lifted. Flow on the section reached the reopening criteria of 40 cubic feet per second for seven days. The closure had been in effect since July 19. The spawning closures downstream that went into effect Oct. 1 remain in place.    To check the status of other restrictions, click here.     FWP’s drought policy provides for angling restrictions when flows drop below critical levels for fish, when water quality is diminished or when maximum daily water temperatures reach at least 73 degrees for three consecutive days. Along with monitoring stream temperatures, FWP also monitors stream flows and in some streams holds instream flow water rights. FWP’s water program can issue a call on junior water users, when appropriate, to contribute to stream flows through the late summer and early fall. For more information on FWP water rights, click here.    

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