Montana’s outdoor season may still have plenty to offer, but a handful of sites across the state are facing closures, partial shutdowns, and special advisories that visitors should know about before heading out. From flood-damaged fishing access sites and unstable riverbanks to construction projects, seasonal walk-in restrictions, and wildfire recovery zones, conditions vary widely depending on the location. Whether you’re planning to fish, hunt, hike, or simply explore, it’s important to check current site status so you don’t run into closed roads, limited access, or safety hazards. Below is a quick roundup of the latest updates (as of December 8, 2025) to help you stay informed and plan your trip with confidence. You can click here for more information from FWP.
As of this update, several fishing-access sites, state parks, and other recreation areas in Montana are under full or partial closure, or have advisory/limited access, due to reasons such as flood damage, unstable riverbanks, construction, seasonal conditions, or fire-recovery.
- The Brogan’s Landing fishing-access site remains under an Emergency Site Closure since mid-2022 because of flood-related infrastructure and road safety hazards.
- At Duck Creek Bridge — also a fishing-access site — the boat launch is closed to motorized vehicles (though walk-in access beyond the launch point remains allowed) due to poor river access.
- The John & Nancy Owen FAS fishing-access site is open but under an Advisory — ongoing construction through fall has caused increased congestion and limited parking.
- The Shed’s Bridge Fishing Access Site has a permanently closed northwest corner because of unstable riverbank; however, walk-in access is still possible from the southeast side of the river.
- At Snowden Bridge Fishing Access Site, camping is limited due to past flooding and the boat ramp remains unavailable — but bank fishing is still allowed.
- Springdale Bridge Fishing Access Site, which was closed in 2022 due to a wildfire, was reopened in April. Visitors are advised to steer clear of slash piles and avoid walking in burned areas.
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