Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.5 - RESOURCE PROTECTION
Subchapter 12.5.5 - Angling Restrictions and Fishing Closures
Rule 12.5.508 - REOPENING WATERS
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Except on waters with a drought management plan, an angling restriction or fishing closure will remain in effect until reopening criteria described in (2), (3), or (4) have been met.
(2) The department may reopen streams managed for nonnative salmonids when the department determines in its discretion that daily maximum water temperature does not exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit for three consecutive days.
(3) The department may reopen streams managed for cutthroat trout when the department determines that daily maximum water temperature does not exceed 66 degrees Fahrenheit for three consecutive days.
(4) Streams designated by the department to have bull trout shall remain closed until the following conditions occur:
(5) Reopening waters may be delayed by the department if:
AUTH: 87-1-301, MCA; IMP: 87-1-301, MCA