Kalispell-area anglers are being urged to pay attention after reports indicate a northern pike showed up in Pine Grove Pond—a small, heavily used, family-friendly fishing spot where trout are the main draw. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) officials say they’re investigating what appears to be an illegal introduction, a move that can quickly unravel […]
Reports indicate Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is investigating an apparent illegal introduction of northern pike into a small pond in the Kalispell area. While the details are still developing, the situation is a familiar—and frustrating—story across the West: when unauthorized fish show up where they don’t belong, the ripple effects can reach far […]