Remove length and bag limit restrictions for bass throughout the Big Wood River including Magic Reservoir.
Rationale
Smallmouth bass were illegally introduced and are incompatible with fisheries management objectives for the Big Wood River and Magic Reservoir, including the Richfield Canal and all tributaries. Additional harvest of smallmouth bass may slow expansion of this nonnative predator and limit negative effects to preferred sportfishes and native species throughout the watershed.
Review the proposal below and submit by June 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. MDT.
After reviewing feedback and considering agency goals, season recommendations will be presented to the Commission for their consideration at the July 2024 meeting.
Proposal
Remove length and bag limit restrictions for bass throughout the Big Wood River including Magic Reservoir.
Rationale
Smallmouth bass were illegally introduced and are incompatible with fisheries management objectives for the Big Wood River and Magic Reservoir, including the Richfield Canal and all tributaries. Additional harvest of smallmouth bass may slow expansion of this nonnative predator and limit negative effects to preferred sportfishes and native species throughout the watershed.
Review the proposal below and submit by June 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. MDT.
After reviewing feedback and considering agency goals, season recommendations will be presented to the Commission for their consideration at the July 2024 meeting.