As happens every summer, though not typically just 10 days into the official summer season, Hoot Owl restrictions have been placed on the Big Hole and Lower Madison.
From the Montana FWP Water Closure and Restriction page today –
Big Hole water temps (from the station near Melrose) tell the story…
There’ll be more, and they’ll be the right call again, as these are today.
Welcome to summer; get thee up early and into the high country or on to thy favorite tailwater.
