The bill aims to revise laws related to commercial fishing, guiding, and outfitting in Montana by establishing designated days when commercial activities are prohibited on certain stretches of rivers. Specifically, it mandates the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to identify stretches of rivers, including the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, Big Blackfoot, Madison, and Yellowstone Rivers, where commercial fishing, guiding, and outfitting will not be allowed for two days each week from the third Saturday of May until Labor Day. One of these days must be a Saturday, and the department is required to develop recommendations for the specific days and ensure public involvement in the identification process.

Additionally, the bill includes a timeline for the department to complete the identification of these stretches by October 1, 2027, and to adopt rules for implementation by May 15, 2026. The new legal language introduced in the bill establishes a structured approach to managing river use, aiming to enhance the recreational experience for both commercial and non-commercial users while addressing overcrowding issues. The bill also includes a codification instruction to integrate the new provisions into existing law.