US EditionYellowstone, FWP Enact Fishing Restrictions on Madison, Gibbon, Firehole Rivers
- Yellowstone National Park will close select rivers and streams, including the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon rivers, daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise starting June 19, 2025.
- The closures result from warm water temperatures exceeding 68 degrees Fahrenheit and low river flows, creating conditions lethal to native trout fisheries the park aims to protect.
- Fishing remains open on Yellowstone Lake and other lakes from sunrise to sunset, with anglers advised to fish during the coolest hours and handle fish gently to reduce stress.
- Park staff will monitor water temperatures continuously and may lift closures if conditions improve, noting that water cools off at night allowing limited daytime fishing.
- These restrictions will stay in effect until water temperatures and river flows improve, reflecting the park’s commitment to preserving its native and wild trout populations.
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Yellowstone restricts fishing hours on some rivers to protect trout from warm waters
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Starting Thursday, June 19, fishing on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park will be restricted from 2 p.m. to sunrise due to high water temperatures and low river flows, the park said in a release.
Fishing Restrictions In Effect In Yellowstone National Park
Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.Water temperatures in select rivers and streams have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) in recent days, and flows are low. These conditions are lethal to trout, and the closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout fi…
Warm Temperatures And Low Flows Lead To Fishing Closures In Select Yellowstone National Park Rivers
Beginning today, June 19th, Yellowstone National Park will be closing select rivers and streams to fishing from 2pm to sunrise the next day due to warmer water temperatures and low river flows. Fish Management in Yellowstone National Park Select rivers and streams have seen water temperatures exceed 68°F in recent days. Coupled with low flows, these conditions are lethal to trout and the closure will help protect the park’s native and wild trou…
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