Montana Starts Stream Closures Due to Heat

July 10, 2007 By: Marshall Cutchin

The upper Big Hole is already closed, the Jefferson has set a new record for low flows, the Smith is flowing at only 100 cfs, and Yellowstone levels may soon reach their 1931 lows. Now Montana officials are considering a new round of “hoot owl” closures that will shut down any fishing after 2PM on several rivers. Scott McMillion reports in the Bozeman Chronicle.