Fish Habitat Assessment – Theory (Online) May 1st & Cochrane – May 7th & 8th, 2026

IMPORTANT: This course has a mandatory online theory component scheduled for May 1st, 9 am – 12 pm MT. The remaining 1.5 days will take place in the field on May 7th & May 8th at 8:00 am MT.

The Fish Habitat Assessment course is an intensive, ‘hands-on’, online, and field-based two-day review of standard North American fish and fish habitat assessment and evaluation methods. In this course, participants will learn first-hand how to conduct measurements, assessments and evaluations of stream morphology, fish habitat features, substrate, pebble counts, stream impacts and habitat limiting factors.

What should I bring or supply?

Participants must supply: 

• Leak-free chest waders with non-slip soles (felt, cleated, or rubber-soled wading boots) 
• Field binder with waterproof paper 
• Appropriate field clothing 
• Bag lunch & refreshments 

Please ensure your wading equipment is free of invasives and Whirling disease. More information is found here.