On August 13, some hoot-owl restrictions and river-mouth closures will be lifted due to cooling stream temperatures, while sections of the Big Hole River will close to angling because of low streamflow. Anglers are encouraged to practice water conservation and manage fish stress to support Montana's fisheries.

Hopper season is peaking on Montana’s best rivers right now. Here’s where to go, what to tie on, and how to fish before hoot owl windows close.

Montana FWP expands hoot owl fishing restrictions starting July 29 on the Big Hole, Blackfoot, and other southwest and western Montana rivers due to rising water temperatures.

Montana FWP shares essential float trip etiquette tips for boaters heading out this season, covering boat ramp behavior, river sharing, and safety best practices.

Flows are spiking fast across Western Montana. Here's which rivers still have fishable nymphing conditions this week — and exactly what to throw.

Flows are rising fast. Here's which Montana rivers still have fishable nymph water this week — and when each one blows out.