Fly FishingRocky MountainsWater ReadingTrout FishingConservationEthicsSummer Fishing
When to Stop Fishing for Trout: A Water-Temperature Decision Tree for Summer
A simple decision tree for when to stop fishing for trout in summer based on water temperature, plus where to fish instead when your home freestone hits 70F. Mortality data, hoot-owl rules, and a tailwater backup list.
June 4, 2026 11 min read
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Should You Fish Near Spawning Trout Redds? An Evidence-Based Answer
Every April the debate erupts on rivers across the country: is fishing near spawning trout redds ethical, harmful, or even legal? We break down the science on redd disturbance, how to spot a redd before you wade through one, where regulations actually close the water, and a practical code of conduct rooted in evidence — not guilt.
April 27, 2026 8 min read
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