IDFG closes steelhead harvest in the Clearwater River basin due to low returns

Idaho Fish and Game is closing all steelhead harvest in the Clearwater River basin, effective at the end of fishing hours on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Anglers will still be able to fish for steelhead in the Clearwater River basin under catch-and-release regulations, but harvest of steelhead will be closed for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Portion of Fort Boise WMA to close on Oct. 20 for aerial herbicide application

The Gold Island segment of the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area will be closed to public access for an aerial herbicide application.

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.