Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass (APP)

Montana Fishing License Requirements: Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass

Additional fishing license requirements are ahead for Montana this summer.  Starting May 15th Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks will require and additional "pass," in addition to your regular fishing license, to fish in Montana during the 2017 season.  This pass is presumably to fund extended efforts to keep damaging aquatic invasive species from ruining Montana's fisheries after the discovery of invasive aquatic mussels in several Montana waterways.

"Starting Monday, May 15, all anglers will need to purchase an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass (APP) from FWP.  Invasive Species staffers plan to have the pass available from FWP license vendors and online after this coming Monday.  Cost: residents: $2; nonresidents: $15."
- Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana