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.

DILLON – More areas of the lower Beaverhead River will be under daily fishing restrictions this week due to rising water […]

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.

Rising river temperatures in Montana are leading to fishing restrictions and closures to protect fish mortality. Starting July 29, "hoot owl" restrictions will limit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight across multiple rivers. Additionally, daily closures will apply to specific tributaries of the Clark Fork River to safeguard bull trout populations.

Rising water temperatures in Montana are prompting hoot-owl fishing restrictions from 2 p.m. to midnight to protect fish populations. Effective July 22, the restrictions affect several rivers, including the Big Hole and Yellowstone. These measures aim to mitigate stress due to high temperatures and low flows, ensuring fish health and sustainability.

Hoot-owl restrictions will begin on July 11 at 2 p.m. for certain Montana rivers, prohibiting fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight. These measures aim to protect fish during high temperatures and low water conditions. Anglers are encouraged to fish during cooler hours or explore other water bodies with better conditions.