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Trout in Peril as Rivers Overheat | Irvine News
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Record heat is forcing Western rivers to dangerously high temperatures, prompting wildlife officials to ban fishing during peak afternoon hours across Yellowstone and Montana’s Blackfoot River and beyond. With dry winters and worsening droughts shrinking water levels and accelerating warming, trout — a magnet for anglers worldwide — are under severe stress. Fishing closures, now routine from late June through early September, reflect a troubling trend: river heat waves are becoming more frequent even in snowy mountain regions like the Rockies, driven by climate change and melting snowpack. These closures aren’t just ecological — they’re economic, disrupting tourism and forcing outfitters to reschedule as prime fishing seasons shrink. This is a stark reminder that climate impacts are no longer distant threats but tangible disruptions to nature and livelihoods alike.
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