Newton, MT · Sussex County
Morris Lake Fishing Permit Application
Newton residents and employees use this application to request a fishing permit for Morris Lake Reservoir and list up to two guests.
What this form is
The application requests the applicant’s name, age, address, phone number, fishing date, and guest information, and includes a waiver and agreement to follow the attached reservoir rules. Complete it before entering the reservoir property. Applicants must be at least 18, and the form includes a $25 fee or $20 for applicants over 62; people using an electric motor must have a current boater safety certificate.
Who needs it
Newton residents or employees age 18 or older who want to fish at Morris Lake Reservoir must apply and list any guests.
How to submit it
Provide the completed application to the Town Clerk before entering the reservoir property. The application says a $25 fee, or $20 for people over 62, must accompany it.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Morris Lake Fishing Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant, fishing date, and guest information, then check the applicable acknowledgments and sign.
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Gather Required Items
Include the application fee. If using an electric motor, provide a copy of a current boater safety certificate to the Town Clerk’s Office.
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Submit To The Town Clerk
Provide the application to the Town Clerk before entering the reservoir property.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a Morris Lake fishing permit?
- The rules open fishing to Newton employees and residents. The person obtaining the permit must be at least 18, and residents may bring up to two guests who remain accompanied.
- How do I submit the Morris Lake fishing permit application?
- Provide the completed application to the Town Clerk before entering the reservoir property. The application says the $25 fee, or $20 for applicants over 62, must accompany it.
- Do I need a notary for the Morris Lake fishing permit application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs and dates it.
- What should I include with the fishing permit application?
- List the applicant and any guests, select the acknowledgments that apply, and include the required fee. If using an electric motor, the rules require a current boater safety certificate and a copy for the Town Clerk’s Office.
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This Morris Lake Fishing Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.