FWP Issues Statement On Stream Access Law

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has recently received questions on Montana’s Stream Access Law and how it is applied across the state. For landowners and recreationists alike, it’s important to know about the law and understand how it applies to private land and water-based recreation.

“The public has a right to enjoy water-based recreation on rivers and streams in Montana below the high-water mark,” said FWP director Dustin Temple. “The public also has the right to access rivers and streams from public road right of ways and easements, including bridges. This is settled law and we will continue do our part to ensure these rights are maintained on behalf of the recreating public.”