Press Releases and Articles
Walleye aren't bad fish, just the wrong fish for Idaho
| idfg-rphillips
Like a romcom movie, the relationship between walleye and Idaho is complicated. Some anglers enjoy them as a tasty fish, but walleye tend to upset the balance of existing fish populations, so it won’t be an entertaining story if walleye populations expand across the state.
Idaho and walleye just aren’t a… more
November trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
While hunting season overshadows most fall activities in the Salmon Region, fishing is too good to ignore. The bugs are few, the summer crowds have gone away, and you’re likely to find hungry fish.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1400 trout in the 10-12-inch range at three area waters in… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - November
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 15,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in November.
All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more
Clearwater River sets new state record coho salmon
| idfg-mkoenig
Matt Hosking of Lewiston, Idaho set a new state record with this 11.78-pound coho salmon, caught from the Clearwater River on October 13, 2023.
Help Fish and Game detect license fraud
| idfg-tjross
A recent survey asked Idaho sportsmen and women what they viewed as the most severe and egregious wildlife violations - from fishing without a license, to spotlighting, to killing wildlife outside of legal seasons and more.
One of the top responses may come as a bit of a surprise to some: license fraud. It… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/24/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 24th, 2023. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, October 16th and Sunday, October 22nd.
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River increased during the past week. Most of the angler effort was… more
F&G's stocked access sites provide golden opportunity for Idaho pheasant hunters
| idfg-cliess
The 2023 fall pheasant season is in full swing as upland hunters take to nearly two dozen Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other private and federal property sites across the state.
The ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus for you bird nerds out there) is among the most colorful game bird species… more
Regulated trapping plays an important role in wildlife management in Idaho
| idfg-tjross
Regulated trapping in Idaho is a legacy with deep cultural roots. Well before the days of statehood, trappers traversed much of Idaho’s mountains in pursuit of elusive furbearers.
The practice still occurs today, and it plays an important role in managing wildlife populations, particularly in managing predators… more
F&G will host public meeting to discuss rules governing the take of big game with muzzleloaders
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game will host a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 30 at 11:45 a.m. MDT to discuss rules governing the take of big game animals during some muzzleloader seasons. The public meeting will be held on Zoom, and an opportunity to ask questions will take place following the discussion. [Note: Members of the… more
Evening Lecture Series - A Night in the Owyhee
| idfg-sfocht
Becky Reed from Friends of the Owyhee will be sharing photos of the Owyhee area through the seasons while describing conservation efforts and recreational opportunities provided by her organization. This lecture is designed for adults and is free and open to the public. Lecture will be on October 24th at the MK… more
Fish salvage ordered for canals in the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Canals included in the salvage order are: Anderson, Burgess, Butte and Market Lake, Chester, Clark and Edwards, Clark and Edwards, Consolidated Farmers, Crosscut, Danskin, Dry Bed, Eagle Rock, East LaBelle, Egin, Fall River, Farmer’s Friend, Harrison, Idaho, Independent, Island, Marysville, Osgood, Palisades, Parks and… more
Hunter and anglers are reminded they must stop at check stations
| idfg-rphillips
Check stations are an opportunity for Fish and Game staff to talk to thousands of hunters and see thousands of harvested animals. The goal is for Fish and Game personnel to get information and learn what's happening in the field and also answer questions, collect samples for chronic wasting disease… more
Here is what waterfowl hunters need to know for the 2023-24 season
| idfg-bpearson
The Southwest Idaho waterfowl season opened Thursday, Oct. 19, excluding Valley County, where the season has been open since Oct. 7. While some hunters may still be accustomed to the waterfowl season opener falling on a weekend, this is the third consecutive year in which the season has opened on Oct. 19.
… more
Fish and Game to continue to monitor fish mortalities following quagga mussel treatment
| idfg-tthompson
Idaho Fish and Game biologists continue to monitor the mid-Snake River for fish mortalities following the chelated copper treatment after the detection of quagga mussel veligers in mid-September. The Idaho Department of Agriculture completed their 10-day quagga mussel treatment in the mid-Snake River on October 13.… more
Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program: a chance to win prizes for fishing!
| idfg-tjross
If you’ve spent much time fishing on Lake Pend Oreille, then maybe you’ve been lucky enough to catch a big rainbow trout. If not, you’ve likely seen pictures of the truly impressive fish that reside there.
F&G Commission reopens fishing, hunting and trapping along portion of Snake River starting October 19
| idfg-rphillips
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and voted to reopen fishing, hunting and trapping at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 within the highwater mark from Highway 46 Bridge upstream to and including the partial bridge structure in the Snake River at the bottom of Yingst Grade (known as “the Broken… more
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/17/2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 17th, 2023. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, October 9th and Sunday, October 15th.
Steelhead angler effort along the Upper Salmon River increased a moderate amount during the past week, with the… more