Wyoming Game and Fish request anglers stop fishing by noon on the Snake River and Flat Creek. Rising water temperatures are endangering trout, making catch-and-release survival unlikely during the heat of the day.

Biologists are asking anglers to stop fishing by noon on the Snake River and Flat Creek due to water temperatures regularly exceeding 70 degrees. This voluntary closure helps protect trout from the stress of being caught and released during the heat of the day. You can find specific details on signs posted at major public access points around Jackson as officials continue to monitor conditions.