FWP, Yellowstone increase hoot-owl fishing restrictions, full closures

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 350

Last Updated: 6 days, 15 hours ago

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Warming air and water temperatures across southwest Montana has prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to institute fishing restrictions and closures along six rivers.

The Madison River, from Madison Dam to the footbridge at the NorthWestern Energy powerhouse will be closed to all fishing beginning Wednesday, July 15.

Warm outflows from Ennis reservoir are preventing the waterway from cooling overnight, according to FWP officials, and high water temperatures can be lethal to native fish species.

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