Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host an open house and present information on the Fresno fishery in Havre on April 9, starting at 6 p.m., at the Best Western Plus Inn and Suites "on the hill" at 1425 Highway 2 NW in Havre.
Havre-area FWP fisheries biologist Cody Nagel and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) staff will provide updates, including:
- FWP reviewing the 10-year fisheries management plan and the status of the Fresno fishery, including a review of the 2025 netting results and other projects.
- BOR providing Milk River Project updates and 2026 water forecasts on the Milk River and Fresno Reservoir.
Fresno Reservoir annually ranks as a top 5 most popular fishing destination in Northeast Montana and records more than 12,350 angler days annually. Fresno also generates approximately $1 million in angling related revenue annually.
The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the Fresno fishery and get an update on the 10-year (2022-2031) management plan. To review the Fresno fisheries management plan, go here: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/fisheries-management/fresno-reservoir Hardcopies of the plan are available at the Glasgow and Havre FWP offices. Questions can be directed to the Havre (406-265-6177) or Glasgow (406-228-3700) FWP offices.