Final Fishing Regulation Changes for 2011

The Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission approved the final Fishing Regulation changes for 2011. The changes, to go into effect March 1, 2011, and include changes in the Western, Central and Eastern fishing districts.

All but two of the proposed fishing regulations for 2011 were voted on by the FWP Commission on October 7. The two exceptions included the proposal for a reduced bag limit and/or reduced number of lines on Lake Koocanusa and a proposal to raise the lake trout limits from 50 to 100 on Flathead Lake. At the October Commission meeting, FWP proposed to delay final action on the Koocanusa regulations until after bull trout redd surveys were conducted in October to better understand the population trajectory. Below are the proposed fishing regulations to be voted on by the FWP Commission on November 18.

2011 Proposed Fishing Regulation - Supplement

Below are the final regulation changes for 2011.  These were voted on by the FWP Commission on 
October 7, 2010.

2011 Final Fishing Regulation Changes

Montana Fishing Guide 

A valid fishing license is required for all types of fishing on state waters. To fish in Montana, most anglers need two licenses: a Conservation License and a Fishing License.

A Conservation License is needed before you can buy any fishing or hunting license that Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issues. Conservation license applicants are required to provide their social security number in addition to the information usually requested. A valid driver's license or a valid photo ID is required to purchase a license.

A fishing license allows a person to fish for and possess any fish or aquatic invertebrate authorized by the state's fishing regulations. It is nontransferable and nonrefundable. The license enables one to fish from March 1 through the end of February of the following year.

Fishing License & Permit Applications

Boat Validation Decals

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