Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has implemented additional Hoot Owl fishing restrictions on the Big Hole River in accordance with the Big Hole River Drought Management Plan. Sections 1, 2, 4, and 5 are now under Hoot Owl restrictions. Hoot Owl restrictions restrict fishing after 2:00 PM (the hottest part of the day) to protect the fishery from high water temperatures.
Read the press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks here.