Press Releases and Articles
Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery closed to public access until 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Officials with Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region have announced that the Niagara Spring Hatchery will be closed to public access for the next several months due to construction activities. It is anticipated that the hatchery grounds will re-open to the public in early 2021.
Construction has already begun on a… more
License sales at Boise headquarters now available at MK Nature Center
| idfg-bpearson
Following the completion of a remodeling project, the MK Nature Center Visitor’s Center reopened March 9 for all license and tags sales previously available in the headquarters building.
With the impending demolition of the Idaho Fish and Game’s headquarters office, license sales will be available at the… more
Idaho Fish and Game Commission to meet March 19-20
| idfg-bpearson
The Fish and Game Commission will meet March 19-20, with the public hearing starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in the main auditorium at St. Luke's Plaza, 720 E. Park Blvd. in Boise. People can address the Commission about any matters related to Fish and Game at that time.
The meeting will resume in Nampa… more
Spring is prime time for Treasure Valley ponds
| idfg-bpearson
Love fishing but can’t seem to find the time to travel for an extended trip to a favorite lake, reservoir or river? That shouldn’t prevent anglers in the Treasure Valley from picking up their rod and reel and fishing on a weekend, or after work, because there are ample fishing opportunities nearby. … more
March 9: Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Steelhead angler effort increased this past week on the upper Salmon River, but catch rates declined. Over the weekend, the majority of bank anglers were observed downstream of North Fork in location code 15, and boat anglers were spread out between Challis and North Fork.
Snow slides downstream of North Fork… more
Idaho's Kokanee Hatcheries
| idfg-vosborn
Idaho anglers have a kokanee habit. Every year, millions of fingerlings are planted in up to 18 lakes and reservoirs to sustain popular kokanee fisheries across the state. To meet the demand, Idaho's kokanee hatcheries work through the winter to produce the fish many anglers enjoy.
Public’s Help Sought in Sturgeon Poaching Case
| idfg-eoneale
Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a white sturgeon from the Boise River.
Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) is offering a reward for information in the case and callers can remain anonymous. Contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a day.
On March… more
Bull elk shot and left to waste near Dingle in Bear Lake County
| idfg-jjackson
Sometime before 10 PM on March 4, a bull elk was shot twice approximately 30 yards off of the Dingle Pond road, in Dingle in Bear Lake County. The elk only traveled 20 yards before it died from its wounds.
The dead elk was in clear view of the road and was spotted in the dark. It appeared that no efforts were… more
Salmon River steelhead anglers reminded of reduced limits
| idfg-mdemick
As the weather warms and steelhead anglers look to shake their winter blues along the Salmon River, they need to be aware of reduced daily and possession limits.
Due to lower numbers of returning steelhead, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission modified the seasons and reduced bag limits statewide for… more
Grab your steelhead gear - Deadwater is out!
| idfg-mdemick
The Deadwater ice jam on the Salmon River below North Fork broke free on the afternoon of March 5. Water visibility will be impacted downstream for a few days and a rain/snow mix is forecasted over the weekend, which may prolong reduced water visibility. Anglers can expect great fishing once conditions improve.
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Burbot fishing ramps up with peak spawning season in the Kootenai River
| idfg-ksiitari
For much of the year, most burbot in the Kootenai River system reside in the deep, slow flowing pools or in the deep, cold waters of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia. But once February arrives, burbot rapidly begin transitioning to spawning mode and start moving to shallower water in the… more
March trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Is it that time of year again? Yes, it’s fish stocking time! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 21,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during March.
Location Week to be Stocked Number of Trout American Falls… more
Lower Granite Dam: Start of the Season
| idfg-mdobos
Fish trapping season is underway and our crew is working hard with other agencies at Lower Granite Dam to collect information on adult and juvenile salmon and steelhead. A lot of work and research goes on at Lower Granite Dam so we will be giving updates throughout the year to help you understand some of the work we… more
F&G seeks information in calf moose killing near Driggs
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game officers are seeking information from the public regarding a young calf moose that was shot and killed south of Driggs and discovered March 1. Cold weather made determining the timing of the incident difficult, but it was estimated to have happened about a week prior to the discovery of the carcass… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for March 2020
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking over 15,500 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in March. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
Hagerman WMA Riley Creek… more
License sales at MK Nature Center in Boise are by appointment only
| idfg-bpearson
The MK Nature Center Visitor’s Center is closed to visitors, but will be open by appointment only for license, permit and tags sales not available online or at vendors.
Consistent with the Governor’s statewide, stay-at-home order to aid in reducing the spread of Covid-19 in our community, Fish and Game public… more
March 2: Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report
| idfg-bbeller
Cold temperatures on the upper Salmon River resulted in very low steelhead angler effort during the first half of the previous week, with most anglers only fishing for an hour or two during the afternoons. Weather conditions began to improve by Friday and angler effort increased, especially downstream of Panther Creek… more
Fish and Game to survey mountain goats and bighorn sheep in the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will conduct aerial surveys of mountain goats along the Middle Fork Salmon River and bighorn sheep in the Lost River mountain range beginning this week and continuing through March.
Surveys of Mountain goats are planned to begin March 3 in big game management units 27 and… more