Hundreds of dead fish discovered in American Falls Reservoir

During the summer, the cold bottom layer of a large water body contains low levels of dissolved oxygen, and if there is a sudden turnover of the water layers-- like from a wind storm-- that can be deadly for fish.

ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting July 24

Watch the full recap of the July 24 Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting in Pocatello. Topics covered include: the 2024-2030 Elk Management Plan, 2025-2027 Fisheries Seasons, and proposed legislation to allow limited spearfishing of some game fish.

Stage 1 fire restrictions in place on Cecil D. Andrus WMA

Idaho Department of Lands has imposed Stage 1 fire restrictions for all state, federal and private property within the Payette Dispatch Area due to critical fire danger, which includes Fish and Game's Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area.

Avoid bear conflicts by storing food and garbage properly

Idaho Fish and Game reminds people that most conflicts with bears can be avoided by properly storing their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country – which essentially means most of Idaho.

Perspective: Trout fishing during low water and high temperatures

Summer of 2024 is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record, so we are reposting this article from 2022 because it relevant to what many anglers are experiencing this year. This research was completed several years ago, but the conclusions are still applicable today.

Higher stream temperatures have become more common in recent years, leading anglers to ask two common questions. First, is catch-and-release fishing actually causing harm to trout populations by fishing on summer days when water temperatures get warm? Secondly, should Fish and Game use “hoot owl” fishing…

Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/25/2024

Genetics-based modeling estimates Idaho's wolf population was 1,150 in summer 2023

Idaho Fish and Game researchers have developed a new genetics-based method of estimating the state’s wolf population. The estimate for summer of 2023, was 1,150 wolves, which was after the breeding season and near the high-end of the annually fluctuating population.

Attention anglers- Palisades Dam boat ramp and Palisades Creek boat ramp and campground closing for paving project

Construction at both these sites will be staggered for continued access to the upper section of river. Palisades Dam site will close first, starting Monday, July 29, until approximately Friday, Aug 9. Once the dam section is completed, Palisades Creek boat ramp and campsite paving will begin.