Press Releases and Articles
Catch the Fun on Free Fishing Day June 11
| idfg-mdemick
Get those fishing poles ready. Saturday, June 11 is Idaho’s Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day by fishing without a license.
Lack of fishing experience is no excuse. Fishing equipment will be available for use, and experts will be on… more
Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 1: What Fish Eat
| idfg-cliess
There’s one saying in fishing that often means the difference between a slow day of fishing and endless action: “Match the hatch.” This means matching the imitation fly you’re fishing with to the desired food the fish are feeding on at the time.
Knowing what a fish eats is half the battle when it comes to fly… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 31,600 10-12”catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Anglers can find more detailed information on each of these waters, including maps, facilities, species present… more
Fish and Game schedules summer Take Me Fishing trailer events across the Magic Valley
| idfg-tthompson
Summer months are the perfect time to learn how to fish, or even to take up fishing again if you haven’t fished for years. Staff from Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region will be taking their Take Me Fishing trailer to area ponds and lakes across the Magic Valley during June and July, 2022.
No fishing experience… more
Learn about Idaho’s grizzly and black bears at an upcoming community presentation in Hailey
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho is home to two bear species, the grizzly bear, found in eastern and northern Idaho, and the black bear found throughout much of Idaho. Black bears are by far the most common bear in Idaho, with an estimated population of 20,000.
Jeremy Nicholson, a Regional Wildlife Biologist with Idaho Fish and Game,… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 27,840 trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following location in June.
LOCATION
WEEK STOCKED
# OF TROUT
Alturas Lake
June 6-10
1,740… more
Join F&G on Monday nights for family fishing fun all summer long at Ryder Park
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game has teamed up with the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation again this year to conduct a free fishing event at Becker Pond every Monday night throughout the summer. The first event will be on Memorial Day, May 30, with the last event taking place on Labor Day, September 5.
James… more
The 'Take Me Fishing Trailer' events are returning to Eastern Idaho this summer
| idfg-jbrower
Looking for a fun family friendly activity to enjoy this summer? Look no further than the Fish and Game Take Me Fishing trailer as it travels around the state loaning out all the gear needed to catch fish.
During the events, staff and volunteers will be on-hand to… more
June fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 35,650 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in June. All stocked fish are rainbow trout unless otherwise specified in the comments section. Time to grab your family, your friends and… more
Temporary Road Closure of Bingo Creek Road in Clearwater County
| idfg-jbruns
PotlatchDeltic and Idaho Department of Lands jointly announce a temporary road closure of the Bingo Creek Road and all its tributaries, to all recreational activities and public entry. The closure is attributed to extremely heavy commercial traffic. Both landowners will be implementing multiple large-scale salvage… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Clearwater Region will be stocking over over 4K catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns); dates may change… more
The deadline for big game/fall turkey controlled hunt applications is nearly here
| idfg-cliess
The application period for fall 2022 deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts ends June 5. Hunters are reminded the last day is on a Sunday, and Fish and Game offices are closed Saturdays and Sundays, June 4-5. Anyone needing assistance from Fish and Game staff to fill out an application … more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 26, 2022
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Fishing is in full swing in the Clearwater River… more
Grizzly sow and yearlings euthanized in Island Park after aggressive behavior towards humans
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and two yearlings in Island Park on May 25, after the bears exhibited aggressive behavior and showed no fear towards humans after becoming food-conditioned and habituated to human food sources from residential areas.
… moreSpring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/24/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/24/2022). So, let’s get right to it.
Run UpdateThe migration of Idaho-bound spring Chinook Salmon past Bonneville Dam is now about 95% complete. Daily Chinook Salmon counts over Bonneville Dam since my last update have averaged about 2,… more
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect chance to spend the holiday at a new (or tried-and-true) fishing destination
| idfg-cliess
It’s had a big red circle around it since the first frosts of winter. Memorial Day weekend is finally upon us, and for a lot of Idahoans, the weekend leading up to May 30 marks the kickoff to fishing season. Whether you’re a first-time fisher, or a seasoned angler, Memorial Day weekend fishing offers up a whole slew… more
Here's a reminder of fishing season and rule changes for 2022
| idfg-cliess
There were about 23 changes to seasons and bag limits throughout the state that took effect on Jan. 1. WIth many anglers taking their first fishing trips to some of their favorite fishing spots, here's a reminder of rule changes that are new for 2022.
Panhandle Pend… more
Warmwater fishing is a fun way to catch lots of fish and maybe your dinner, too
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho is famous for its fishing, and the spotlight often shines brightest on its trout, steelhead and salmon fisheries. While trout are consistently ranked as Idaho’s favorite gamefish, angler surveys have long shown that bass rank as a close second. That’s not surprising considering Idaho has abundant and excellent… more