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    For those planning a fishing trip to Montana

    I received this in an email today, and thought it would be of interest if any of you have an adventure planned up that way:

    HIGH TEMPS PROMPT ADDITIONAL FISHING RESTRICTIONS ON SEVERAL MONTANA RIVERS
    Jul 20, 2021 4:43 PM

    "HELENA – Several angling restrictions on rivers in southwest, north-central and south-central Montana go into effect today due to warming temperatures and low flows.

    The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” restrictions, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Some waters are under full fishing closures, which prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.

    The following closure went into effect today:

    A full fishing closure for portions of the Shields River from the confluence with Yellowstone River to USFS Crandal Creek Bridge.

    These closures go into effect, Wednesday, July 21, at 12:01 a.m.:

    A full fishing closure for portions of the Big Hole River from the confluence with the Beaverhead River to Tony Schoonen Fishing Access Site.

    A full fishing closure for portions of the Gallatin River from the mouth to Hwy 84 Crossing.

    A full fishing closure for the entire Jefferson River.

    These restrictions go into effect, Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m.:

    Hoot owl restrictions for the entire reach of the Madison River from the mouth to the boundary with Yellowstone National Park.

    Hoot owl restrictions for portions of the Beaverhead River from the mouth to State Highway 91 South.

    Hoot owl restrictions for portions of the Missouri River from Town of Cascade Boat Ramp to Holter Dam.

    Hoot owl restrictions for portions of the Stillwater River from the confluence with Yellowstone River to Absaroka Fishing Access Site.

    Hoot owl restrictions for portions of the Yellowstone River Hwy 212 Bridge in Laurel to Yellowstone National Park boundary.

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ drought policy provides for angling closures 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. Warm and dry conditions are expected to continue during the coming weeks.

    Angling restrictions are implemented based on several considerations: stream flow, water temperatures, angling pressure and other angling restrictions in the area that may divert use to waterways where circumstances are increasing stress on the fishery.

    When conditions are stressful for fish, disease outbreaks and fish kills are to be expected. The public should report any unusual sightings of dead or diseased fish to their local FWP office.

    Under normal conditions, fish can fight off infections. However, under the stress of high temperatures and low flows, they are more susceptible to these diseases.

    Anglers can help reduce stress for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish, though fish mortality may still occur:

    Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted.

    Land the fish quickly.

    Keep the fish in water as much as possible.

    Remove the hook gently. Using artificial lures with single and barbless hooks can make hook removal faster and easier.

    Let the fish recover before releasing it.

    Before you go fishing, please be aware of the conditions. Numerous other rivers in Montana are also under fishing restrictions. For a full list, visit FWP’s website: https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions.

    If you’re looking for angling opportunities, many ponds, lakes and reservoirs in Montana provide good mid-summer angling options. For more information go online to fwp.mt.gov. Streams at higher elevations that don’t experience higher temperatures are another good option."

    #2
    I was just up there fishing the tongue river in Montana and Wyoming for several days. Glad they waited til I got back even though I wasn’t fishing on one of the restricted rivers.

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      #3
      Woke up Monday in Whitefish at 50* at 6am. By 2 pm in Bozeman it was 110*. I da** sure wasn’t wanting anything to do with that.

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        #4
        We still haven't decided which way we are going after Challis. I'm sure fires will eventually have a say it that, but I'm leaning toward Boise not Missoula. How are Patty and David doing? PM me if you want.

        Hogboy

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          #5
          Originally posted by Leonhogboy View Post
          We still haven't decided which way we are going after Challis. I'm sure fires will eventually have a say it that, but I'm leaning toward Boise not Missoula. How are Patty and David doing? PM me if you want.

          Hogboy
          Lots of health issues, Hogboy! The sale of their cabin fell through last year. They normally leave for up there in May, but they are just now leaving Longview Tuesday.

          David recently started a brush fire with gasoline, and it combusted; 2nd degree burns(bad) on his legs (was wearing shorts). Then Patti fell backwards down 16 flights of stairs at their home in Longview recently. Busted her head open on the concrete floor at the bottom and broke her right forearm and right collarbone...she already had an 8' screw installed in her left elbow/arm from a fall back in January. Her busted head looked like a 3 bladed broadhead entered it!

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            #6
            Originally posted by TX03RUBI View Post
            Woke up Monday in Whitefish at 50* at 6am. By 2 pm in Bozeman it was 110*. I da** sure wasn’t wanting anything to do with that.
            Headed to Whitefish Monday for my sons wedding. We’re looking forward to it. How was the smoke?

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              #7
              Originally posted by zztex View Post
              Headed to Whitefish Monday for my sons wedding. We’re looking forward to it. How was the smoke?
              Smoke was just starting to be visible in Whitefish when we left. The first 3 days there we couldn’t see anything. Further south towards Missoula and it was a bit more prominent, but nothing like it was at higher elevations.

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