Game and Fish asks anglers to 'practice self-restraint,' avoid catch-and-release as water temps rise

Game and Fish asks anglers to 'practice self-restraint,' avoid catch-and-release as water temps rise

CASPER, Wyo. — It’s no secret July is the hottest month of the year, and that extends to Wyoming’s many waterbodies as well. Given trout’s difficulty surviving in warm and oxygen-deprived water, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is advising that anglers be more careful catching trout in this warmer weather. “Warmer surface temperatures have the potential to be lethal to trout,” Alan Osterland, Wyoming Game and Fish’s Fish Division chief, said…

Game and Fish urges anglers to adjust practices for fish safety

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is alerting the public that due to summer temperatures across Wyoming, some of the state’s streams and rivers are flowing at warmer temperatures. Game and Fish asks anglers to adjust fishing practices during the state’s hottest stretch of summer. Warmer water temperatures can affect fish survival, especially Wyoming’s trout.“It’s that time of year when water temperatures are highest. Warmer surface temperatur…