MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the proposed 2027–2030 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and associated environmental assessment (EA) for public review and comment earlier this month and is hosting meetings across the state to discuss the plan.
The Missoula meeting is set for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., at the FWP office (3201 Spurgin Rd.). The plan and associated EA is available for review and comment online at fwp.mt.gov through September 14, 2026.
The plan, which is updated every four years, identifies statewide fisheries-management goals, priorities and strategies intended to sustain and enhance Montana's fisheries and angling opportunities. Regular updates to the plan allow FWP staff to address emerging management priorities, incorporate new population-trend data and other information, revise conservation strategies as needed and respond to changing fish populations and habitat conditions.