Press Releases and Articles
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/4/2021
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/4/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/4/2020). So let’s get right to it and discuss what we have learned since my last update.… more
Feeding big game animals does more harm than good
| idfg-kcampbell
Feeding that cute moose in your yard can lead to unforeseen problems and typically does more harm than good. Well-intentioned people often feed big game without realizing the problems it can create for people and the animals themselves.The public is asked to let wild animals fend for themselves as nature intended.… more
What is this fish? Identifying some of the lesser-known species anglers catch in southwest Idaho
| idfg-jcassinelli
When it comes to identifying their catch, most anglers know their fish, especially their game fish. While the novice angler might still struggle with differentiating a brook trout from a bull trout, a bluegill from a pumpkinseed, or a smallmouth from a largemouth bass, the majority of anglers are well versed in… more
Unusual spring conditions warrant early release of sockeye smolts from Sawtooth Hatchery
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game released more than 1 million sockeye smolts from Sawtooth Hatchery into the Upper Salmon River on April 30 after detecting some mortality due to high-intensity runoff. Unusually warm weather in the Stanley area led to increased water temperature, low dissolved oxygen levels and high turbidity in… more
Big Lost River Tailwater: Fish Population Estimates
| idfg-jheckel
In early April of this year, we conducted our seventh population estimate to survey the fish populations in the tailwater of the Big Lost River, where we caught 1,012 Rainbow Trout in the survey. We are most interested in gathering data on the Rainbow Trout and Mountain Whitefish populations in this… more
Hatchery highlights for May: Notable fish stockings throughout the state
| idfg-bgrant
Fish stocking is in full swing as the weather continues to warm up across the state. About 420,000 catchable sized rainbow trout are headed to Idaho waters in May – nearly twice as many as April.
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts… more
Clearwater Region waters to be stocked with trout in May
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 44,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at the following locations around the Clearwater Region this May.
Water Body Week to be stocked # of Fish Campbell's Pond May 3-7 1,000 Deer Creek Reservoir… more
Panhandle Region waters to be stocked with trout in May
| idfg-kcampbell
Idaho Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 33,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at several locations across the Panhandle Region this May. Time to grab your family and head out for a fun filled day of fishing!
Stocking of all waters is tentative and… more
May trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 32,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during May. Fish on!
Here is a quick summary of what you need… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for May 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 61,050 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in May. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these fishing locations and other… more
Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - May
| idfg-eoneale
Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing
more than 177,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during May.
LOCATION WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Browns Pond (McCall… more
Panhandle Region fishing trailer schedule for May and June
| idfg-kcampbell
Anyone looking to try fishing for free is invited to visit one of the fishing trailer events hosted by Panhandle Fish and Game staff during May and June. Geared toward new anglers, these events loan out equipment and provide assistance to participants.
This year will be a little different to keep everyone safe… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – April 28, 2021
| idfg-csullivan
Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Fish and Game to resume Little Camas elk trapping project
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game staff from the Magic Valley Region will again attempt to trap and translocate elk in the Little Camas region over a two-day period in early May. Trapping efforts are aimed at reducing the size of the elk herd that has a long history of living almost exclusively on private property and depredating on… more
F&G tagging smallmouth bass in Lake Pend Oreille to evaluate catch and harvest rates
| idfg-mcorsi
Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille are asked to report any tagged smallmouth bass they may catch during 2021-2022. Panhandle fishery biologists want to better understand what proportion of smallmouth bass are caught and released or harvested. Beyond the harvest statistics, this data will also allow… more
May fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking 65,750 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region this May. Time to grab your family and head out for a fun filled day of fishing!
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on… more
Turkey hunting clinic at LCWC range and hunt at Garden Creek Ranch along Snake River provided a unique experience for youth
| idfg-jbruns
Youth turkey hunters gathered with excitement on Wed. April 7th at the Lewis-Clark gun range near Lapwai. Nine youth, ages 8-12 registered on a first-come, first-serve basis for a once- a-lifetime opportunity to get a jet boat ride into the Garden Creek Ranch facility to hunt turkeys along the Snake River in… more
Prescribed burn on Red River WMA a success
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game staff in coordination with the Idaho Department of Lands and US Forest Service conducted a 314 acre prescribed burn on the Red River Wildlife Management Area. The burn took place on April 28, 2021. The purpose of the burn is to;
Increase spring/summer forage for elk and other big game… more