Reminder: Fishing closures during spawning begin for sections of Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers

Annual fishing closures began Oct. 1 for sections of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers to protect trout during spawning seasons.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new regulations last year in response to struggling fish populations in the three rivers.

These restrictions limit fall and spring angling during trout spawning season in some stretches of the rivers.

Some flow-related fishing closures remain in effect for the rest of the Big Hole River.

Thus the entire Big Hole River is closed to fishing at this time. Flow-related closures will be in effect until flows improve,...