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Important dates to help plan your June

No matter where you live in Idaho, Free Fishing Day on June 10 offers fun for the whole family

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 11:39

Free Fishing Day on June 10 is an Idaho tradition that includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning rods, reels and tackle and helping people learn to fish. The day offers novice anglers a great opportunity to experience some of the wonderful fishing opportunities Idaho has to offer and learn a fun and inexpensive sport that all ages can enjoy.

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/6/2023: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 3:58 PM MDT

Clearwater Region fisheries manager, Joe DuPont, provides a weekly update on Idaho's Spring Chinook Salmon fisheries.

Free Fishing Day activity to be held at Riley Pond in the Magic Valley

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 3:28 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region will be sponsoring a Free Fishing Day event on June 10, at Riley Pond in Hagerman. Riley Pond is located on the Hagerman Wildlife Management Area near the Hagerman State Fish Hatchery.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Fish and Game staff and volunteers stationed at Riley Pond with their Take Me Fishing trailer.

Portion of lower Salmon River set to close for Chinook fishing June 11

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 2:42 PM MDT

Fishing for Chinook salmon on a portion of the lower Salmon River will close Sunday, June 11 at the end of fishing hours. This closure is for the portion of the lower Salmon River from the Rice Creek Bridge to Hammer Creek Boat Ramp.

2023-24 migratory game bird seasons and rules now available online

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:02 AM MDT

The 2023-2024 Idaho migratory game bird seasons and rules brochure is now available online on Fish and Game's website. The 2023-24 brochure will be available in print at license vendors and Fish and Game offices mid to late June.

Keep Idaho's wildlife wild by leaving lone fawns be

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 2:19 PM MDT

With summer nearly here, does are beginning to drop fawns throughout Idaho. At many of Fish and Game’s regional offices around the state, that means calls from people who are concerned about fawns that appear to be abandoned. For many of the well-intentioned callers, their first instinct is to “rescue” these seemingly helpless creatures. However, the best thing you can do for them is to leave them be.

Idaho Fish and Game temporarily closed two access sites in southeast Idaho

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 7:16 PM MDT

The boat ramp at Chesterfield Reservoir and the entire Lower Portneuf River campground facility near Lava Hot Springs owned and managed by Fish and Game have been closed until further notice.

Catch the Fun on Free Fishing Day in the Southeast Region

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 6:45 PM MDT

If you have never “dunked a worm” or “wet a fly”, you don’t know what you are missing! And, here is your chance to find out. Head out to one of the Free Fishing Day events being held in the Southeast Region on June 10-- no fishing license required!

June trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 5:51 PM MDT

Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Nearly 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout are headed to various locations in southeast Idaho during June. And, check it out, 1000 tiger trout are headed to Montpelier Reservoir— home of the state record for this species!