Southwest Montana, July 3rd, 2021

Montana is subject to drought conditions just as other western states. In fact, conditions are dangerous enough that “hoot owl” closures are in effect for several streams. Nearby Montana waters with “hoot owl” closures include the lower Beaverhead (mouth up to Laknar Bridge) and the entire Big Hole Rivers. You can observe all “hoot owl” closures and others on the Montana FWP News web site. Once there go to Closures and Restrictions, then Fishing and Water Bodies, and from there View Map.