HAVRE, Mont. (NMB) – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on proposals to stock bluegill into three different reservoirs in Region 6.
According to a press release, the proposals include stocking bluegill into Bailey Reservoir in Hill County, which is a private reservoir that is managed as a Fishing Access Site by FWP. PR 054 Reservoir and Doucette Reservoir, both BLM reservoirs in Phillips County are also included in the proposal.
The bluegill will provide another angling opportunity and serve as a forage fish for existing gamefish populations such as largemouth bass in Phillips County and Walleye in Hill County.
The draft Environmental Assessments are open for public comment until April 30th. Copies of the EA’s are available at the Havre and Glasgow FWP offices or at fwp.mt.gov.
