10-21-2002, 11:40 AM
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[/url]To fish Montana's waters, you must have a valid fishing license. And, you need to observe these ice fishing regulations.
Number of Rods/Lines
Two (2) rods and/or lines may be used to fish through ice on all lakes, reservoirs, or ponds in the Western and Central Districts and six (6) rods and/or lines may be used to fish through ice on lakes, reservoirs, and ponds in the Eastern District. See Special Regulations for exceptions.
Size of Hole
The maximum size hole that may be cut for ice fishing is 144 square inches.
There is no limit on the size of hole used for fishing with a spear or gig.
Shelters
The following special regulations apply to ice fishing shelters on the following waters: Click on pic to see rest of the rules for fisning montana
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[/url]To fish Montana's waters, you must have a valid fishing license. And, you need to observe these ice fishing regulations. Number of Rods/Lines
Two (2) rods and/or lines may be used to fish through ice on all lakes, reservoirs, or ponds in the Western and Central Districts and six (6) rods and/or lines may be used to fish through ice on lakes, reservoirs, and ponds in the Eastern District. See Special Regulations for exceptions.
Size of Hole
The maximum size hole that may be cut for ice fishing is 144 square inches.
There is no limit on the size of hole used for fishing with a spear or gig.
Shelters
The following special regulations apply to ice fishing shelters on the following waters: Click on pic to see rest of the rules for fisning montana
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