Public Comment Sought on Fresno Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan A public open house will be held in Havre on Aug. 16

The process of developing the first Fresno Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan is nearing completion, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan developed by FWP and a 9-member Advisory Committee. Comments will be accepted from Aug. 1 until 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2021.

The new plan sets the direction for fisheries management on Fresno and establishes management targets for sportfish and forage species. In addition, the plan proposes to reestablish a walleye stocking program in an effort to improve catch rates.

The plan was written in concert with a 9-member cit...