Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - October
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 26,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout throughout the Southwest Region in October.
Pheasant stocking returns to the Clearwater Region this fall
This year, the season dates for the youth‑only pheasant season runs Thursday, Oct. 8-14. General pheasant season opens Thursday, Oct. 15 and runs through Dec 31. Pheasants will be stocked at four main locations across our region.
Know your species before heading into the mountains this fall
While it may seem like an easy task, correctly identifying your target species can be challenging at times. Weather conditions, distance from the animal, and misleading appearances can be factors that complicate the task. Cases of misidentification may result in citations being issued, which negatively impacts the sportsmen involved.
Hunters should be aware of upcoming prescribed fire in areas of Sawtooth National Forest in October
Hunters planning to spend time in Units 43, 54, and 55 this October should be aware of prescribed burns planned by the Sawtooth National Forest Service.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2026 in the Magic Valley Region
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 41,300 10-12'' catchable-sized rainbow trout in October.
Fall walleye are on the move in Lake Pend Oreille, and here’s where to find them
Since 2019, Idaho Fish and Game biologists have followed more than 90 walleye fitted with acoustic tags, using underwater receivers placed around the lake and river to see where the fish go and when.
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for October 2026 in the Clearwater Region
Fall is in the air! Enjoy the cool fall weather with some fun family fishing! Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to weather or staffing constraints.
Hunters reminded of CWD Management Zone rules and encouraged to submit samples
Idaho Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region is reminding hunters about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) regulations in the designated Management Zone and encouraging hunters statewide to participate in CWD monitoring.
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