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Hey folks, grab your rods and wade in, cause 2026s got some buzzworthy fly fishing news hittin the US streams thatll get any local caster pumped. First up, that Lower Blue River in Colorado near Kremmling is stirrin drama, accordin to Colorado Parks and Wildlifes December 2025 survey report by aquatic biologist Jon Ewert. Theyre pointin fingers at pellet-feedin programs causin overcrowdin, gill lice, and trout die-offs, not so much us floatin anglers. Landowners like Blue Valley Ranch are pushin a 10-year pilot permit for drift boats, but CPW says angler mortalitys minor under catch-and-release rules. Keep an eye on this access scrap, boys, it could crimp your lower Blue floats.

Over in Wyoming, Game and Fish dropped new Chapter 46 regs January 1, straight from their updates. North Platte tailwaters like Miracle Mile, Gray Reef, and Fremont Canyon now demand single-point barbless hooks to cut hook injuries on catch-and-release fish, plus no pegged attractors and an extended fly-lure stretch to Government Bridge. Bonus: new spawnin closure April 1 to May 15 below Gray Reef protects rainbows, and Jackson Lakes open all October with bumped limits. More shots at big browns and lakers without the old closuresgreat for us fly slingers sightin fall hogs.

Snow droughts hittin hard too, per Midcurrents January 15 piece. Warm temps turned precip to rain in Colorado, Utah, and Pacific Northwest freestone rivers, leavin low summer flows and hot water. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks already eyein early hoot owl restrictionsno fishin 2pm to midnight if temps hit 73 for three days. Trout start stressin at 77, so pack your thermometers and plan early season trips before rivers turn to bathwater.

And big win: the MAPWaters Act passed the Senate, headin to the prez desk, as noted in Flylabs trends roundup. Soon, youll pull public river access info right from your phone, makin federal waters easier to hit without the guesswork.

Theres more like Wyoming openin Snake River near Jackson Lake year-round and refuge expansions in Idaho and Montana addin 87,000 acres, per Wyoming Game and Fish and Fish and Wildlife Service news. 2026 shapes up solid if the late La Nina snow dumps.

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Hey locals, grab your 6-weight and a cold one, cause 2026s fly fishing scene is lit with changes thatll have you slinging flies harder than ever. First off, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission just greenlit new trout regs after those brutal hatchery wipeouts at Norfork and Jim Hinkle last year. Effective February 1, you can keep two trout a day on Beaver, Greers Ferry tailwaters, and White River stretches, but toss back anything over 14 inches. Smart play to rebuild stocks without gutting the rivers, per their January 16 unanimous vote.

Head west to Wyoming, where Game and Fish dropped barbless hooks on North Platte tailwaters like Miracle Mile and Gray Reef starting January 1. Less fish stress on catch-and-release, plus no pegged attractors at Fremont Canyon. Jacksons poppin too: Snake below the dam doubles trout limits to six daily, length caps gone, and Jackson Lake stays open year-round, ditchin that October closure. More shots at trophies, boys.

Colorados Lower Blue River is heatin up with drama. Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishery survey calls out pellet-feeding for overcrowdin trout, spreadin gill lice, and crashin populations. Biologist Jon Ewert says fed rainbows displace locals and spike mortality, way bigger issue than us wade anglers. Landowners pushin float permits, but CPWs data shows angler harvest aint the villain here.

And nationwide, the MAPWaters Act sailed through Senate to the prez desk. Soon, pull public access maps for federal waters right on your phone, no more trespass drama.

These tweaks mean more fishin freedom if you play smart and check regs. Thanks for tunin in, locals. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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# 2026 Fly Fishing: The Year Everything's Shifting

Hey folks, grab your coffee because 2026 is already throwing some serious curveballs at the fly fishing world, and honestly, it's the kind of drama that's got us all talking.

First up, remember that whole mess with the Lower Blue River in Colorado? Well, it just got way more interesting. According to a December 2025 fishery survey from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the real culprit behind the trout population crash isn't the floating anglers everyone's been blaming. Nope. The aquatic biologist who authored the report found that fish pellet-feeding programs are the primary problem. These feeding operations are creating overcrowding and spreading gill lice like wildfire through the system, which is decimating both brown and rainbow trout populations. The kicker? Angler-induced mortality is actually described as "minor" in this stretch. So all those landowners pushing for restrictions on floating anglers might've been barking up the wrong tree the whole time. It's the kind of revelation that changes everything about how we think we've been managing this fishery.

Then there's the conservation win that's gonna make your life easier. The MAPWaters Act just passed the Senate and is headed to the president's desk. What does that mean for you? Pretty soon, you'll be able to pull up public river and lake access information right on your phone. No more mystery water, no more guessing whether you've got legal access to those sweet federal spots. It's a game changer for planning trips and respecting boundaries.

But here's where it gets really interesting for some of you. Arkansas just approved new trout regulations that took effect February first. After hatchery disasters wiped out stocks at places like Norfork and Jim Hinkle last year, the Game and Fish Commission loosened things up. Now you can keep two trout daily on Beaver, Greers Ferry tailwaters, and parts of the White River, but anything over fourteen inches has to be released. It's a smart recovery play that lets anglers get back to business while the fisheries rebuild themselves naturally.

The industry itself is buzzing too. Word from the folks running the Fly Fishing Show is that 2025 broke all kinds of attendance and exhibitor records, and they're already lined up with shows across the country. Meanwhile, observers are predicting 2026 will be an "up" year overall for fly fishing, with more anglers paying attention to catch-and-release ethics, water temperatures, and conservation issues that actually matter. Plus, Gen Z is apparently getting serious about fly-tying, which means the next generation of anglers isn't just buying flies, they're building them.

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Hey locals, grab your 6-weight and a cold one, cause 2026s fly fishing scene is lit with changes thatll have you rigging up pronto. Picture this: youre driftin a pheasant tail on the White River in Arkansas, heart pumpin as a fat brown slurps it down. Last years hatchery wipeouts at Norfork and Jim Hinkle had us skunked, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission just greenlit two trout daily on Beaver, Greers Ferry tailwaters, and parts of the White—release any over 14 inches startin February 1. Smart play to rebuild stocks without emptyin the joint, per their January announcement.

Now swing west to Wyoming, where the Game and Fish Departments droppin barbless hooks on North Platte tailwaters from January 1 to cut fish stress. Jacksons blowin up too: year-round on Jackson Lake, no more October Snake closure, and trout limits bumped to six daily below the dam. More chances at those hawg cutthroats without the gut punch.

Nationwide, the MAPWaters Act sailed through the Senate and hit the presidents desk, per Flylab reports. Soon youll pull public access maps for federal rivers right on your phone—no more trespass drama. And check Colorados Lower Blue River drama: Colorado Parks and Wildlife survey blames pellet-feeding for overcrowdin, gill lice, and trout die-offs, not us floaters. Biologist Jon Ewert says fed fish push biomass past limits, spread disease, and tank populations. Landowners pushin float permits, but CPW notes angler mortalitys minor in this catch-and-release stretch. Keep an eye, could change how we drift the Blue.

These tweaks mean more water, healthier fish, and less headache for us fly slingers. Thanks for tunin in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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Hey locals, grab your 5-weight and a stool, cause 2026s got some fly fishing news thats gonna get your waders wet. First off, down in Colorado on the Lower Blue River near Kremmling, Colorado Parks and Wildlife just dropped their December 2025 fishery survey, and its stirrin the pot. Biologist Jon Ewert says pellet-feeding from spots like Blue Valley Ranch is overcrowdin trout, spreadin gill lice, and tankin populations—way worse than us floaters hookin em. Landowners want a 10-year pilot permit for drift boats, but CPW notes angler mortalitys minor under catch-and-release rules. Keep an eye on this access scrap, boys—it could change how we float the Blues.

Shiftin east, Pennsylvanias Fish and Boat Commission met January 30 and added three streams to Class A wild trout lists, plus tweaked delayed harvest artificial lures only spots on Muncy Creek and Manada Creek. They also went all-out at Rose Valley Lake in Lycoming County—lifted all limits ahead of a full drawdown, so scoop up what you can before its mud. Wild trout fans, mark those maps.

Out west, Yellowstone Nationals extendin the 2026 season early on the west side—rivers like the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon open sooner for us fly slingers. And nationally, the MAPWaters Act just hit the presidents desk per the American Sportfishing Association, makin it dead simple to check public water access on your phone. No more guessin if that riffles fair game.

Plus, Flylabs callin 2026 an up year—Gen Z tyin bugs like crazy, more conscience on catch-and-release and river temps, and events like the F3T Rooster Fly Project hittin tours nationwide.

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