Bear River produces new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout

Congratulations to Benjamin Smith of Thatcher, Idaho, who made fishing history on Aug. 28 when he caught a new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout from the Bear River in Franklin County.

What will steelhead fishing look like on the Boise River this fall?

With the 2026 fall steelhead return shaping up to be one of the lowest returns on record, this fall’s outlook has not been promising. If you’re a Treasure Valley angler, you might be wondering what all this bad news might mean for stocking steelhead in the Boise River this fall.

IDFG seeks public comment on proposed rules for electronic tagging, CWD management

Idaho Fish and Game is accepting public comment on proposed rules that would explore expanding electronic tagging to certain game birds and allow the department to manage Chronic Wasting Disease zones by individual game management unit. The comment period runs through Oct. 28.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (10-14-2026)

Helicopter herbicide treatments and seeding to begin Oct. 25 in portion of Unit 76

Low-level helicopter flights will apply herbicide and seed to designated areas near Mahogany Ridge and Bear Lake in Game Management Unit 76 starting Oct. 25 through Oct. 31, weather and wind conditions permitting.

Upcoming trapper and wolf trapper education courses in Salmon

Interested in trapping? Trapper and wolf trapper education courses will be held in Salmon this November. Register now to reserve your spot.

Hunters must sign up in advance for Winchester Lake waterfowl hunting

Idaho Fish and Game and Winchester Lake State Park are offering another year of limited waterfowl hunting at Winchester Lake. The opportunity provides additional waterfowl hunting access in the Clearwater Region while limiting the number of hunters and designating specific locations for hunting.

UPDATE: Low-level aerial spraying flights to continue in late October to complete project in the Magic Valley Region

The remaining aerial herbicide applications planned for 2026 are scheduled to begin the last week of October. Approximately 200 additional acres will be treated, with the work expected to take about one day, depending on weather conditions.