Fishing restrictions, such as hoot-owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect trout and other fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing.
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Full emergency fishing closures went into effect on two new sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday in response to the drought. A full closure means fishing is prohibited