Wednesday, December 4, 2024

FWP Seeking Public Comment on Private Fish Pond Application

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on an application for a private fish pond. FWP administers private fishpond licensing. Regulations are?intended to allow the stocking of private fishponds while ensuring that public resources are not?adversely affected by unwanted fish or fish diseases, that nuisance aquatic species are not?planted into ponds where they can escape or be introduced into state waters, and that habitat of wild fish is not harmed.

For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the links provided or visit?fwp.mt.gov/public-notices.

Bethany Blume Private Pond

Bethany Blume has applied for a private fish pond license for a pond located 998 Montana 141 Avon, MT. The applicant is seeking to be licensed to plant rainbow trout and brown?trout into the pond for personal use and enjoyment.

Comments due Dec. 5.