Press Releases and Articles
Fish and Game seeks angler input on salmon/steelhead changes for 2022-24
| idfg-mkoenig
Anglers who fish in Idaho’s Clearwater Region are encouraged to participate in a survey about potential changes to salmon and steelhead fishing seasons for 2022-24. Fish and Game is asking for public comment on potential changes to season and limits for fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead in the Clearwater… more
Two virtual Project Wild courses begin June 10 and July 1
| idfg-ladams
Are you seeking fun, valuable and easy-to-use lessons to teach children and students of all ages about the many of wonders of nature? Project WILD through Idaho Fish and Game is offering two workshops for adults starting in June. The workshops are mostly virtual and on your own time. Professional development credit… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 29,800 trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following location in June.
Location, Week Stocked, Number of Trout
Alturas Lake, June 7-11, 1,740 Bayhorse Lake, June 14-18, 2,000 Blue Mt. Meadow Pond, June 7-11, 400 Capehorn Lake, June 7-11… more
June fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 48,950 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 fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun!… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 26, 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
Fishing forecast for lake trout in Priest Lake
| idfg-rryan
What can anglers expect?
Lake trout (aka Mackinaw) have been the primary target of anglers on Priest Lake for many years. Typically, this fishery provides good catch rates and a harvest opportunity for lake trout that are mostly 16-24 inches in size. However, recent angler reports suggest lower… more
Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes May 28
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest is approaching current harvest objectives.
Chinook fishing will close from Rice Creek bridge upstream to Vinegar Creek. Seasons remain open on the Little Salmon… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/25/2021
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/25/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/25/2021). Yes, that is a picture of me. After not fishing for spring Chinook Salmon at… more
Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials
| idfg-mdemick
The Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot in spring of 2020 by a sportsman who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the Continental Divide southeast of Salmon. Upon viewing, Fish and Game officials verified that video footage was a sub-adult male grizzly bear and confirmed its location. … more
F&G Commission adopts temporary rules via conference call
| idfg-rphillips
Meeting via conference call on May 20, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted all of the Fish and Game rules as temporary rules as part of a statewide process to repromulgate all executive agency rules.
The process allowed the Commission to move forward with proposals supported by the public during… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 9: Data
| idfg-sputnam
By: Sam Hultgren; Fisheries Technician - Data Coordinator
As the season winds down for the Snake and Salmon River mainstem smolt traps, the last of the data are being collected, reviewed, and submitted. Over the course of the 2021 season (March – May), the number of fish that have… more
Anglers can buy a ready-to-use fishing license with their smartphones
| idfg-bpearson
If you're on the way to your favorite fishing spot but find yourself in a pinch and without a fishing license, the only things you need to purchase a ready-to-use license in Idaho are smartphone and cell service, and you can purchase and download one whether you're a first-time customer or have purchased a license… more
Teton River access sites vandalized and a $1,000 reward is offered for information
| idfg-jbrower
Teton County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Fish and Game are asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of several access sites along the Teton River. Rainey Bridge, Teton Creek and Fox Creek West access areas all received damage.
It has been determined that the incident likely… more
Mountain lions sightings continue throughout the Wood River Valley, caution advised
| idfg-tthompson
During late April and in May, multiple sightings of mountain lions have been reported by residents of Ketchum and Sun Valley. Most of the reports are of a female lion with two kittens, but some reports are of a single adult lion. Most reports have been sightings in neighborhoods within city limits. Some reports… more
Farragut Public Shooting Range will be closed May 30 and 31
| Anonymous (not verified)
During the summer, the range is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No customer sign-ins after 3 p.m. (unless under special permission). Range staff lock the gates and leave the premises at 4 p.m. Please be respectful of volunteer Range Safety Officers' time.
The daily use… more
Black bear yearling removed from Northwest Boise neighborhood and released
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game and Boise Police officers removed a yearling male black bear from a Northwest Boise neighborhood on Thursday, May 20 and successfully released the bear in a forested area near Pilot Peak between Boise and Idaho City.
Officers were able to sedate the 78-pound bear after it climbed a tree in… more
Updates on North Fork Clearwater Ranger District Road Conditions as of May 18
| idfg-jbruns
As of the morning of May 18, the road to Kelly Forks and Old Kelly Ranger Station are free of snow with a few small rocks. Forest Road 255 to Deception Saddle is passable, a few small snow drifts and a slide that is skinny to get by. Forest Road 250, Black Canyon is impassable due to three large slides full of snow… more
Turn in your steelhead tags! - U of I study update
| idfg-bbowersox
Written by Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Since steelhead angling has wrapped up around the state, we wanted to provide another update on the University of Idaho steelhead catch-and-release study. But, before we get into some data, we wanted to encourage anglers one more time to submit any unreported… more