FORT PECK, Mont. (NMB) – Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir may by asked a few questions about their fishing experience when they exit the water.
This is because Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is conducting an angling “creel” survey to monitor catch rates of popular game fish and determine level of satisfaction with the fishery.
The data-gathering surveys will be based at marinas and boat ramps around the reservoir. Creel clerks will ask a handful of questions about the day’s fishing.
Information gathered from the survey will help FWP better manage the fishery by providing information on fishing pressure, size of fish harvested, and angler catch rates.
Anyone with questions can call Fort Peck Reservoir fisheries biologist Heath Headley at 526-3471 or email hheadley@mt.gov.
