Citizen workgroup to discuss Upper Missouri River Reservoir Management Plan

A citizen workgroup will meet Tuesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. to help FWP update the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan. The management plan guides fisheries management for Canyon Ferry, Hauser and Holter reservoirs and Missouri River sections from Toston to Canyon Ferry and below Hauser Dam.

FWP attempted to update the plan in 2018, but that draft was rejected by the Fish & Wildlife Commission due to lack of public participation. To pursue additional public input, the department met with several angling groups, held open houses and completed an online survey last winter. From this outreach FWP identified the primary areas in the plan that need to be addressed. Issues include walleye management in the reservoir system, perch management on Holter and duration and adaptability of the plan. The department is convening this workgroup to develop alternatives to address these issues in the new plan.

The meeting is open to the public. There will be opportunity for public comment during a working lunch. The meeting is at Montana Wild, 2668 Broadwater Ave, in Helena. Additional workgroup meetings will occur in May. For more information, please call 406-444-2449 or emailfwpfsh@mt.gov.