Private Pond Stocking License -Tucker Pond; Clinton, MT Draft Environmental Assessment Checklist FWP-CEA-FSH-124-R2-25-003

A private landowner is applying for a Private Fish Pond License and proposes to stock westslope cutthroat trout into two ponds that were constructed as part of a larger restoration project on Gilbert Creek. The pond is filled using well water rights associated with the property. The pond is lined, and water loss is likely limited to evaporation. Due to the small size of the pond it is unlikely that evaporative losses will significantly impact ground water or surface water levels. Stocking fish in the pond will cause no additional losses over what is already occurring. There will be some impacts to any reptile or amphibian species using the pond. However, the pond is man made and lined and not a naturally existing habitat for these species. There will be limited to no impacts to terrestrial species from stocking the pond. The project is sponsored by the private landowner and the license would be active for a period of 10 years from the year of issuance (2025). The license can be renewed for additional 10-year intervals at the end of each term and the license is transferable.

Related Documents:

Tucker Pond License Review Draft Environmental Assessment Checklist FWP-CEA-FSH-124-R2-25-003

Public Comment Opportunity:

Deadline: Comments must be recieved by April 17, 2025

Email: Bradley.Liermann@mt.gov

Or Mail To: 

Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Attn: Bradley Liermann

3201 Spurgin Rd.

Missoula, MT 59801