Non-native brown trout found in Flathead watershed

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 364

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks confirmed last week the detection of non-native brown trout in two sections of the Flathead Watershed and is asking anglers for help to determine the extent of the species.

A brown trout was detected in Ashley Lake, west of the Flathead River, and an angler also reported catching a brown trough in Church Slough, adjacent to the Flathead River north of Flathead Lake.

“The detection of a brown trout anywhere …

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