(Helena) Paddlefish anglers will see a host of new changes in the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 2025 fishing regulations the FWP says is targeted at maximizing paddlefishing opportunities, while also looking to sustain the fishery for years to come.
Among the major changes to this year’s paddlefish regulations are that hooks must be barbless or pinched and only one treble hook per line is allowed for snagging.
In addition, the use of forward-facing sonar when angling for paddlefish is banned. Lastly, mandatory reporting timelines have changed to account for anglers lacking cell service.
The 2025 fishing regulations were approved by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission in November 2024.
