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.
These instructor-led hunter education courses are coming up in Southwest Idaho
A total of eight instructor-led courses with open seats are slated to start in the next couple of months across several program types, including courses for Hunter & Bowhunter Combo Certification and Trapper Certification. There are also some unique Hunting & Shooting Sports Courses being offered, including a brand-new Beginner Pistol Reloading course.
Portion of mainstem Clearwater River closed for Chinook salmon fishing; adult bag and possession limits reduced
Idaho Fish and Game closed Chinook salmon fishing on the lower portion of the mainstem Clearwater river from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge to Cherrylane Bridge on Tuesday, May 19.
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