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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Officials in parts of the western United States are urging anglers to catch as many fish as possible from certain reservoirs expected to dry up due to drought.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Wildlife and water-management officials in some drought-affected western regions have encouraged anglers to harvest fish from reservoirs facing severe water loss because many fish populations are unlikely to survive if the reservoirs dry up.
Date: 06/18/2026
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Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check