Montana § 87-2-305 - Navigable Waters Subject To Fishing Rights
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 87-2-305 — Navigable Waters Subject To Fishing Rights, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87-2-305. Navigable Waters Subject To Fishing Rights
Navigable waters subject to fishing rights. Navigable rivers, sloughs, or streams between the lines of ordinary high water thereof of the state of Montana and all rivers, sloughs, and streams flowing through any public lands of the state shall hereafter be public waters for the purpose of angling, and any rights of title to such streams or the land between the high water flow lines or within the meander lines of navigable streams shall be subject to the right of any person owning an angler's license of this state who desires to angle therein or along their banks to go upon the same for such purpose.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 87-2-305
What does Montana Code Annotated § 87-2-305 cover?
Section 87-2-305 ("Navigable Waters Subject To Fishing Rights") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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