FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb.

8, 2023
Partial closures in place for 2 Madison River fishing access sites
Flooding and ice jams limit access
ENNIS – Recent flooding and ice jams have triggered partial closures at Eight Mile Ford and
Burnt Tree Hole fishing access sites on the Madison River south of Ennis.
The boat ramp areas at these sites are closed due to unstable ice and hazardous flooding
conditions. However, the upper walk-in and parking areas remain open.
Visitors are encouraged to use caution when visiting these and other sites because river and ice
conditions can change suddenly and without warning. Floating on frozen or flooded rivers can
be extremely dangerous and is discouraged due to unpredictable and rapidly changing
conditions.
All sites will be reopened as conditions allow. To see closures in place for FWP sites, visit
fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions.
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