The open house will be held April 23 at the Best Western on the hill

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host an open house and present information on the Fresno fishery in Havre on Wednesday, April 23, starting at 6 p.m., at the Best Western Plus Inn and Suites “on the hill” at 1425 Highway 2 NW in Havre.

Havre-area FWP fisheries biologist Cody Nagel and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) staff will provide updates, including:

• FWP reviewing the 10-year Fresno Fisheries Management plan and the status of the Fresno fishery, including a review of the 2024 netting results and other projects.
• BOR providing Milk River Project updates and 2025 water forecasts on the Milk River and Fresno Reservoir.

Fresno Reservoir ranks as the fifth most popular fishing destination in northeastern Montana and records more than 12,350 angler days annually. Fresno also generates approximately $1 million in angling-related revenue annually.

The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the Fresno fishery and get an update on the 10-year (2022-2031) management plan. To review the Fresno fisheries management plan, go here: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/fisheries-management/fresno-reservoir. Hardcopies of the plan are available at the Glasgow and Havre FWP offices. Questions can be directed to the Havre (406-265-6177) or Glasgow (406-228-3700) FWP offices.