Press Releases and Articles
More trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in June to kick-off summer fishing
| 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 27,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during June.
And here’s something to really "hook" your attention—3,000… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon Season Update 2021
| idfg-gschoby
Hi everyone. I've received emails and phone calls from many people interested in the status of any potential Chinook seasons in the Upper Salmon River this year. Unfortunately, there are no proposed fisheries in the Upper Salmon River in 2021 because hatchery returns are not projected to meet broodstock needs at… more
Sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse hunters are required to have new permits and tags for 2021
| idfg-rphillips
Upland bird hunters in Idaho need to be aware of changes to sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse requirements for the 2021 hunting season that require the purchase of a new tag for sage-grouse hunting and a separate permit just for sharptail hunters, along with a hunting license.
The new tag and permit… more
Spring and early summer are 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
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/1/2021
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/1/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/1/2021). Spoiler alert – our genetic analysis indicates we can increase the Rapid River run'… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 31,090 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these… more
Wild trout and wildfire – trout populations remain healthy in the South Fork Boise River after fires, floods and slides
| idfg-tdamico
The South Fork of the Boise River downstream from Anderson Ranch Dam is a nationally-renowned tailwater trout fishery and was the first river section in the Idaho Fish and Game’s Southwest Region to be managed as a trophy trout fishery. Known for its trophy rainbow trout and mountain whitefish, the South… more
Morton Slough access site in the Panhandle Region will be closed June 7 through 9 for routine maintenance
| idfg-kcampbell
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather the seal coating at Morton Slough access site has been delayed a day. It will be closed to all public use during the entire day starting on June 7 through the 9th. Fish and Game will be seal coating and re-striping the asphalt parking lot at this site. This is a routine… more
Panhandle Region fish stocking schedule for June
| idfg-kcampbell
Fish and Game staff will be stocking 27,650 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Panhandle Region in June. All stocked fish are rainbow trout.Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun!
Body of Water Week to be Stocked… more
F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
| idfg-jnicholson
Idaho Fish and Game will begin annual research trapping efforts for grizzly bears in the Upper Snake Region beginning in June. To avoid conflicts with hunters, early operations will be confined to areas where hunting is prohibited. More intensive capture efforts will begin after spring hunting seasons conclude.… more
F&G and partners improve hunter access to Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area
| idfg-jbruns
Release courtesy of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Located near the Idaho-Oregon border, high above the Salmon River and near the small town of White Bird, lies a 1,300-acre property donated to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation known as the Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area. It is a ways off the… more
June fish stocking schedule for the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 40,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater 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
CJ Strike produces first catch/release record Warmouth
| idfg-mkoenig
Tyler Urban shows off a 7.5-inch Warmouth from CJ Strike Reservoir - a rare sunfish species found in only a few places in Idaho.
Congratulations to Tyler Urban of Eureaka, California on landing a new catch/release state record Warmouth. The sunfish measured 7.5 inches long, and is… more
The 'Take Me Fishing Trailer' is returning to Eastern Idaho this summer
| idfg-jbrower
Looking for a fun family friendly activity to enjoy this summer? Look no further than the Fish and Game Take Me Fishing trailer as it travels around the state loaning out all the gear needed to catch fish.
During the events, staff and volunteers will be on-hand to help both kids and adults… more
Camping area reopened at Lower Portneuf fishing access property
| idfg-jjackson
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, a popular fishing access and camping area has reopened just north of Lava Hot Springs.
Idaho Fish and Game just completed the creation of 8 developed camp sites within a segment of a popular fishing access property known as the Lower Portneuf or “Byington Place”. … more
Hatchery highlights for June: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game is stocking 300,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in June.
With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events. To make it easier, we asked Fish and Game… more
Post spawn walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille 2021
| idfg-prust
Idaho Fish and Game continues to track acoustic-tagged walleye in Lake Pend Oreille. This allows fishery biologists to learn more about walleye distribution and movement. It also provides information to help anglers better target walleye and participate in the angler incentive program. … more
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