Trout Fishing Temperature Information
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Know before you go!
Fishing during hot summer months when water temperatures can exceed 68°F can be harmful to trout.
To help protect the trout resources, please review the following information
and check water temperatures before you go fishing.
Temperatures above 68° F
- Trout feed less, fishing is generally poor, trout highly vulnerable to handling stress
- Anglers are encouraged to target other species
Temperatures between 65° F - 67° F
- To reduce stress on trout, fishing during morning hours is recommended
- Keep trout in water
- Avoid picture taking
- Gently revive trout before releasing
Temperatures below 65° F
- Preferred temperatures, fishing is generally good
- Minimal stress during landing and handling; best chance for survival after release
- Most likely to be active and feeding
Check Water Temperatures at the following locations:
Catch and Release Tips for Trout Survival
- Land fish as quickly as possible
- Use a rubberized landing net (if possible)
- Keep fish in the water while removing hooks (barbless hooks are encouraged)
- Wet hands when handling fish
- Hold fish horizontal
Freshwater Fishing Regions:
