Spring Chinook Fishery Update (5/27/2026)

Important dates to help plan your June

From controlled hunt deadlines to Free Fishing Day, there’s a lot happening in Idaho next month that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines. Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some important dates to help you plan for the month.

F&G Commission will meet via special conference call on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. MDT

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet via a special conference call on Friday, May 29 at 9 a.m. MDT to make a final decision on both the 2026 summer Chinook salmon seasons and waterfowl zone season modifications. People can attend in person at Fish and Game’s Headquarters Office at 600 S. Walnut in Boise or visit a regional office to listen in.

June fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 30,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in June. All stocked fish are rainbow trout unless otherwise specified in the comments section. Start the summer off right with a trip to your favorite fishing spot!

ICCU, Scheel's and F&G partner for special Free Fishing Day gear giveaway

Fishing gear giveaways will be available at select locations while supplies last and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2026

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 243,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this June.

Portion of Lower Salmon River closed for Chinook salmon fishing

Idaho Fish and Game closed Chinook salmon fishing on the portion of the Lower Salmon River from the Rice Creek Bridge upstream to the Upper Twin Bridge on Tuesday, May 26.

Spring Chinook Fishery Update (5/19/2026)

Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager Joe Thiessen provides his weekly update on the Clearwater, Rapid River, and Hells Canyon Chinook salmon fisheries.