Paddlefish season is fast approaching! Join Montana FWP biologist Cody Nagel, an expert in paddlefish research, as he shares invaluable insights on the perfect gear to enhance your snagging experience. Learn the essential techniques and legal requirements for snagging and responsibly releasing these prehistoric fish, ensuring their continued survival in our waters. To dive deeper into the world of paddlefish fishing, don't forget to watch our informative YouTube video, "How to Snag and Release P

Have you ever wanted a closer look at some of the fish species we raise? Here's your chance! These paddlefish eggs hatched at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery in South Dakota where a variety of fish are raised. Every spring, the hatchery captures wild, adult paddlefish to spawn more at the hatchery and then safely returns them back to their native habitat. This process occurs to help increase wild paddlefish populations that are battling habitat changes and overfishing. Everyone needs a littl