Temporary restrictions on striped bass fishing in Chesapeake Bay are ongoing until July 31, as the Maryland DNR has restricted angling for the sixth summer in a row.
In the West, many of the most productive “blue ribbon” trout rivers in Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park also are partially closed to fishing this summer. Known as “hoot owl” restrictions, trout fishing is off limits from early afternoon through the night until sunrise the following day on many rivers. Early morning fishing on most waters is allowed, when water temperature is cooler and trout caught and released are most likely to survive.
Hot water stresses cold water species such as trout and Chesapeake stripers, which is the purpose of restricting anglers from catching them…