Montana Fish Report

Silver Creek will transition to catch-and-release angling with artificial lures and flies only, single barbless hook starting Oct. 1. The upper section will also open Oct. 1, with the same angling restrictions. These tackle restrictions will last through March 31.

Anglers should be aware the AZGFD definition of artificial lures prohibits lures from containing any living or dead organisms, natural or prepared food stuffs, chemicals, or organic materials intended to create scent, flavor, or chemical stimulant. All forms of PowerBait products and scented/salted types of rubber worms are illegal.

Silver Creek will be stocked with rainbow trout averaging over 4 pounds each. To maintain the quality of the catch-and-release fishery, we are asking anglers to come prepared with heavier than normal trout tackle and a net so they can land fish quickly and keep them in the water to release them as quickly as possible. If anglers would like a photo with their catch, they should keep fish in the water until the photographer is ready and then quickly snap a photo before returning the fish back into the creek. We thank you for your cooperation.