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Montana FWP Upper Missouri River Fisheries Meeting (March 16, Helena): Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter Updates

Mar-10-26 by Angela Montana

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into keeping some of Montana’s most popular fisheries producing year after year, here’s your chance to find out.

Key Takeaways

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) will host its annual update on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan.
The public meeting is set for March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena.
Updates will cover population trends and management across Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Hauser Reservoir, Holter Reservoir, and portions of the Missouri River.
It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy and science guiding these well-known fisheries.
Questions ahead of time can be directed to fisheries management biologist Nathan Jaksha.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host its annual update on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena, giving anglers and the public a chance to hear how things are shaping up beneath the surface.

The meeting will cover population trends and management updates for fisheries across Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Hauser Reservoir, Holter Reservoir, and portions of the Missouri River. In other words, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the strategy and science that help keep these waters a go-to destination for anglers chasing everything from trout to walleye.

For a broader sense of what fisheries monitoring can look like around the state, you may also be interested in Montana FWP’s spring sampling work described here: Montana FWP’s Spring Electrofishing on 7 Rivers: What Anglers Need to Know About Tagged Trout (and Rewards).

And if you’re tracking conditions as you plan upcoming trips, here’s a useful roundup to bookmark: Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24.

For more information contact fisheries management biologist Nathan Jaksha at nathan.jaksha@mt.go Photo: Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

FAQ

What is the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan update?

It’s Montana FWP’s annual public update on how fisheries are doing and how they’re being managed across key Upper Missouri River reservoirs and nearby river sections.

When is the meeting?

The meeting is March 16 at 6 p.m.

Where is the meeting held?

It will be held at the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena.

Which waters will be covered in the presentation?

FWP will cover population trends and management updates for Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Hauser Reservoir, Holter Reservoir, and portions of the Missouri River.

Who should attend?

Anglers and members of the public who want a better understanding of fisheries conditions, population trends, and management direction for these waters.

What kinds of topics are typically discussed?

The meeting will cover population trends and management updates—essentially the strategy and science behind keeping these fisheries productive.

How can I get more information or ask questions?

Contact fisheries management biologist Nathan Jaksha at nathan.jaksha@mt.go.

Where can I read more about fisheries monitoring in Montana?

This article provides additional context on FWP’s sampling work and what anglers should know: Montana FWP’s Spring Electrofishing on 7 Rivers: What Anglers Need to Know About Tagged Trout (and Rewards).