Considerations
Fishing regulations are updated annually. It is important to know the regulations and have a fishing license with all the required stamps before going fishing.
Inland Lakes
All inland lakes, ponds, and reservoirs are open to fishing year-round. Special regulations and seasons apply to bull trout, dolly varden, and grass carp.
Inland Streams
All inland rivers and streams are open to fishing from the first Saturday in June through Oct. 31. Special regulations apply to bull trout, dolly varden, and grass carp.
Saltwater
The Kingston area is home to a large variety of saltwater game fish. Wild steelhead must be released and there is a daily limit of two fresh salmon. There is one daily limit of shellfish and no limit for tuna or mackerel.
Significance
It is important to know the area in which you plan to fish. Certain areas have special regulations and different limits than the statewide regulations. Read the regulation book and check with the Department of Fish and Game for updates and changes.
Article Written By Zach Lazzari
Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.
