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Wyoming Game and Fish says released trout die much more often above what water temperature?

Above 70 degrees F.

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  1. 55 degrees F
  2. 85 degrees F
  3. 70 degrees F ✔

Why: Warm water holds less oxygen, and a fight uses a lot of it. Wyoming Game and Fish says to fish mornings and land fish quickly.

Huh, didn't know that: Arkansas wildlife managers mark 68 degrees as a key stress point and say trout grow best around 53 to 66 degrees.

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Answer: 70 degrees F. Warm water holds less oxygen, and a fight uses a lot of it. Wyoming Game and Fish says to fish mornings and land fish quickly.

  1. Anglers encouraged to adjust practices as water temperatures rise (Wyoming Game and Fish) wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/anglers-encouraged-adjust-practices-water-temperatures-rise
    When temperatures exceed 70 degrees, the mortality rate for catch-and-release trout increases significantly.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Help trout keep their cool this summer (Arkansas Game and Fish) www.agfc.com/news/help-trout-keep-their-cool-this-summer
    most trout species grow best at temperatures between about 53 and 66 degrees.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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