Press Releases and Articles
Some roads on Boise River WMA are closed to motorized travel July 3-5
| idfg-bpearson
Due to exceptionally dry conditions and an elevated risk of fires on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area, E. Shaw Mountain Road and Lucky Peak Road are closed to motorized travel from July 3 through July 5.
The closure begins at a gate roughly 1 mile above the archery range, and roads will remain open… more
Fish salvage order issued for the Big Wood River below Magic Dam and the Richfield Canal Diversion
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Idaho Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region has been informed by the Big Wood Canal Company that the gates on Magic Reservoir Dam will be closing sometime around July 5, leading to substantial flow reductions or cessation of flow which functionally de-waters the Big Wood River approximately 1.25 miles below the dam… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/1/2026
| idfg-gschoby
Here’s the latest update for the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery, with the most recent numbers through Sunday June 28, 2026.
Through the first two weeks of the fishery, we estimate:
Anglers harvested 68 hatchery adult salmon and released an estimated 17 unclipped adult salmon. Angler effort… more
Georgia angler reels in new Idaho catch-and-release record brown trout
| idfg-cliess
Idaho’s South Fork Snake River is no stranger when it comes to productive brown trout fishing. This trophy river — one of Idaho’s most legendary — is known to regularly hold brownies, known for their yellowish bodies and long, angular faces.
Although not native to Idaho’s waters, brown trout offer some… more
What's going on with the Payette Lake fishery?
| idfg-jmessner
If you've fished Payette Lake for kokanee this year, you already know the catch has been slower than it's been in a while. I'm not going to sugarcoat it: Kokanee abundance is down this season. But before that becomes a story about a fishery falling apart, here's the bigger picture: Payette Lake's kokanee have come back… more
June 30, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update
| idfg-jmessner
Fishery Update
The second fishing interval on the South Fork Salmon River was a cold, wet one, and the weather definitely affected angler turnout. We observed just over half the fishing effort compared to the opening four-day interval.
For those willing to brave the rain and chilly temperatures, however,… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2026 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 25,785 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. The stocking date and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2026 in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking approximately 3,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the two following locations within the Clearwater Region in July!
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will stock more than 26,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout throughout the Southwest Region in July.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change due to weather or… more
July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license (or the bug spray)! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing nearly 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during July. Have a happy and safe 4th of July! Fish on!… more
Distemper found in raccoon population in Pocatello and Chubbuck
| idfg-jjackson
Over the last three weeks, Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region personnel have been responding to numerous raccoon calls from the public in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas. These reports have included observations of raccoons “acting sick” or lethargic, even appearing injured or lingering in plain view during daylight… more
July Fish Stocking Planned for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Important dates to help plan your July
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during July that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for July 2026
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 110,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this July. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Most capped elk zone tags go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT July 8; Sawtooth Zone tags on July 10
| idfg-cliess
All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale on July 8 at 10 a.m. MDT. Tags are first-come, first-served and available at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling 1 (800) 554-8685.
Half… more
Managing Moose Creek Reservoir: Making Fishing Better
| idfg-cghere
Located near the town of Bovill, Moose Creek Reservoir is a popular family fishing water in the Clearwater Region. However, Moose Creek Reservoir has a history of invasive Pondweed overtaking the fishery, creating poor conditions for both fish and anglers. In November 2024, Fish and Game completed a… more
Found a bat in your home? Don't panic, here are steps to protect yourself and the bat
| idfg-rphillips
Bats are found throughout Idaho, and homeowners may occasionally encounter bats in their houses, garages, outbuildings, or other structures. This can be a more common occurrence if you’re in prime bat habitat near bodies of water, such as lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and rivers, or in forested or agricultural areas.… more
VIDEO: Fish Creek weir provides another year of insight into Idaho's wild steelhead populations
| idfg-jbruns
Annual monitoring at Fish Creek has wrapped up for the season, providing another year of valuable information about one of Idaho's important wild steelhead populations.
The Lochsa River and its tributaries, including Fish Creek, are managed as a wild steelhead refuge where hatchery steelhead are absent and… more