Trout populations in SW Montana's Jefferson Basin, including the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Jefferson rivers, have reached historic lows with a significant decline in the recruitment of young trout. The lack of action from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Gianforte Administration has endangered these renowned cold-water fisheries. Urgent measures are needed to ensure the future sustainability of these fisheries, which support numerous jobs in the region. Today, we’ll hear from Wade Fellin of the Big Hole Lodge about the extent of this issue and what can be done to help save these rivers.

Trout populations in SW Montana's Jefferson Basin, including the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Jefferson rivers, have reached historic lows with a significant decline in the recruitment of young trout. The lack of action from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Gianforte Administration has endangered these renowned cold-water fisheries. Urgent measures are needed to ensure the future sustainability of these fisheries, which support numerous jobs in the region. Today, we’ll hear from Wade Fellin of the Big Hole Lodge about the extent of this issue and what can be done to help save these rivers.