Fishing restrictions are being implemented in the US West due to record heat. Trout require cool water to survive, but high temperatures have made rivers and streams lethal for them. Wildlife officials have banned fishing during certain hours to reduce stress on trout and other species.

This decision follows an exceptionally dry winter and widespread drought, which have caused water levels to drop and temperatures to rise. Further details on the fishing closures and affected areas are available from the source, including information on popular fishing spots like Yellowstone National Park and Western Montana's Blackfoot River.