Fresno Reservoir informational public meeting being held in Havre 

Press release

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host the annual open house and present information on Fresno Reservoir and the Fresno fishery in Havre April 5 starting at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Inn and Suites “on the hill” at 1425 U.S. Highway 2 NW in Havre.

Havre-area FWP fisheries biologist Cody Nagel will provide an update of:

• Status of the Fresno fishery, including a review of the 2022 netting results and habitat enhancement projects.

• Fish stocking plans for 2023 and a check-in on the recently developed 10-year fisheries management plan.

In addition, the Bureau of Reclamation will present the Safety of Dams project update, Fresno tailwater closure dates, and 2023 water forecasts.

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

FWP ensures that its meetings are fully accessible to people with disabilities. To request special accommodations for this meeting, or for any questions, people can contact the FWP Havre field office at 406-265-6177, or the FWP Region 6 headquarters in Glasgow at 406-228-3700.