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Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

  • Western states and Yellowstone have imposed afternoon fishing bans as record heat and low flows push river temperatures to lethal levels for trout.
  • Scientists say more frequent "river heat waves" from climate change and reduced mountain snowpack are making warm, low-water summers the new normal.
  • Anglers and local businesses are shifting trips to fall and changing plans as warm-water deaths and shorter fishing windows hit communities and traditions.
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