The recreation closure on sections of the Big Hole River due to the Sawlog Fire have been lifted, making the entire Big Hole River now open to fishing. Read the press release from FWP, here:
Closures on Big Hole River to be lifted Thursday
May 14, 2025 3:55 PM
WISE RIVER – Emergency closures that were in effect for a portion of the Big Hole River and Fish Trap Fishing Access Site will be lifted Thursday.
The river closure extended from Mud Creek Bridge downstream to Sportsman’s Park Fishing Access Site. Fish Trap Fishing Access Site was also closed. Both closures were in place for public safety during fire suppression operations on the Sawlog Fire. Fire activity in the area has subsided enough to allow the closures to be lifted.
For more information about site restrictions and closures, click here.