Cooler water temperatures have prompted officials to lift all fishing restrictions on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon rivers starting today. Anglers may resume normal fishing hours from sunrise to sunset.

Cooler weather and water temperatures prompted officials to lift restrictions that have been in place since July 15 to protect fish from heat stress. Anglers are permitted to fish from sunrise to sunset, provided they follow the specific guidelines in the 2026 Fishing Regulations booklet. While these rivers are now open, staff will continue to monitor conditions and may implement new temporary closures if water temperatures rise again.