BOZEMAN, Mont. — Hot summer temperatures along the Gallatin Riverareraising concerns about troutnot only throughout the state, but alsonear Cameron Bridge, a popular fishing access site in Bozeman.
Montana Water Director forTrout UnlimitedPatrickByorthis urginganglers to pay attention to water temperatures during the summer. Hesaidthat trout can die when water temperatures rise above 68 degrees, as the species of fish thrive in colder temperaturescloser to 55 degreesFahrenheit.
"Catch and release mortality really ramps up above 68 degrees or 70 degrees. So, even though you might think that releasing a fish is a good thing, chances are that fish has a decreased chance at surviving, even if you handle it perfectly," said Patrick Byorth.
Trout Unlimitedis a local nonprofit in Montana that focuses on the conservation of rivers and trout habitats within the state. They alsosaythat warmer water can affect whether trout fishing is allowedduring the summer season.
According toa YellowstoneNational Parkpress releaseon July 9th, hoot owl restrictionsaretaking effectthat sameday on certain rivers and streamswithin the park. That meansno fishing from 2:00 p.m. to sunrise the following day.
Trout Unlimitedisadvisingthe publicto fish cautiously this summer and to watch the water temperatures where theyarecasting.
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