‘People are realizing August is a crapshoot here’: Climate change means the U.S. west is closing rivers for fishing half the time

Rising water temperatures due to climate change and drought have forced wildlife officials to close rivers for fishing in the U.S. West, endangering trout populations. Restrictions aim to reduce stress on fish, with Colorado and Montana implementing unprecedented closures. The economic impact on Rocky Mountain communities is significant as visitors delay trips to avoid poor summer conditions.