Press Releases and Articles
F&G Commission sets 2021-2022 migratory game bird seasons
| idfg-bpearson
During its meeting on May 6, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set migratory game bird seasons for 2021-2022.
The seasons for migratory game birds will remain mostly the same as 2020-2021, with a few exceptions: The duck and Canada goose seasons in Zone 3 will open on a Saturday (Oct. 16) and close on Friday… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 8: Maintenance
| idfg-sputnam
Author: David O’Very, General Repair Mechanic
“Although maintenance isn’t the glamorous part of fish trapping, it is likely the most important part. Properly maintained equipment helps ensure safety for the crew, the public, and fish. It also provides us with properly functioning… more
Cameron, Murphy tapped to lead Commission
| idfg-bpearson
Meeting in Coeur d’Alene on May 6, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission elected Commissioners Greg Cameron and Tim Murphy as chair and vice-chair, respectively, for 2021-2022.
Cameron, who hails from the Magic Valley Region, was appointed in 2016. He is a farmer who grows sugar beets and barley near Rupert and… more
Lewis Clark Chapter Shares Class Recordings
| idfg-sfocht
Mushrooms are popping up around the state right now, especially morels! Want to learn more about mushrooms? The Lewis Clark Chapter had a speaker on mushrooms (highlighting morels) Here is the link to that presentation. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/OA3OQXZ_HpGk04y65C9UJTZ38TJ0-PZ0_IO9pKyIjMmPZWmVwqRsjCzYMMRNFnB6.… more
The Complexities of Idaho's Bull Trout
| idfg-bbowersox
We often talk about the complexities of Idaho’s anadromous salmon and steelhead which make their long journey all the way to the ocean and back, but another Idaho native, the Bull Trout, has some amazing tricks up its sleeve.
Idaho’s Bull Trout are dispersed across much of the state, ranging from the Canadian… more
Clearwater region 'Take Me Fishing trailer' is coming to a location near YOU!
| idfg-jbruns
It’s back! The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Take Me Fishing Trailer is again visiting local waters. IDFG provides all the equipment, bait and instruction to help new anglers get into the sport. No fishing license is required while the fishing trailer is on site. More information is available by calling (208)… more
Boise Angler Sets Rod/Reel Carp Record
| idfg-mkoenig
Henry Charlier of Boise, Idaho on hoists a 34.0-pound Common carp caught from the Snake River below C.J. Strike Reservoir. The large carp was big enough to land a new rod/reel certified weight state record.
Congratulations to Henry Charlier of Boise on landing a 34-pound common carp from the… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 5, 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
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
| Anonymous (not verified)
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
| Anonymous (not verified)
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