Press Releases and Articles
East access of Mann Lake near Lewiston closed until further notice
| idfg-jbruns
Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID) detected a relatively small quantity of an unknown substance on the ground above the high water line on the east side of Mann Lake Reservoir. This substance was believed to be dumped sometime during the evening hours of Thursday, May 7. To allow for cleanup of this material… more
Take Mom fishing for Mother's Day (or any other), and here's how to make it fun
| idfg-imalepeai
Taking the family fishing is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day because it keeps everyone together for a fun activity, and the fish don’t know if they’re taking mom’s, dad’s or the kids’ bait, so everyone has an equal chance to catch fish. Although the idea of taking the family fishing can seem overwhelming, the… more
Multi-year research project focuses on white-tailed deer in north Idaho
| idfg-jbruns
In 2019, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) started a multi-year research project in north Idaho to better understand how different big game species influence each other and how wildlife management activities (like harvest levels) influence those interactions. White-tailed deer are the most abundant large prey species in… more
Anglers are Reminded of Special Fishing Regulations on the Snake River Below American Falls Dam
| idfg-cwatkins
The tailrace fishery on the Snake River downstream of American Falls Dam to Eagle Rock has grown in popularity over the past several years. This stretch of the Snake River has long produced a fabulous recreational fishery, but it has increased substantially in both quality and diversity over recent history. Angler… more
May 5: Spring Chinook salmon fishing update
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/5/2020).
Once again we saw very few people fishing for Chinook Salmon last week. The few people we saw were fishing around Lewiston. By last Friday, 312 fish had passed over Lower Granite Dam, so it was not surprising that we did not… more
Yes, nonresident hunters can apply for big game controlled hunts
| idfg-rphillips
Fish and Game staff have gotten some questions about this topic, so here’s a quick reminder regarding the temporary suspension of some nonresident licenses and tags.
Nonresident hunters can still buy a nonresident hunting license, which enables them to apply for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bears controlled… more
Cow elk shot near Campbell's Pond outside of Orofino
| idfg-jbruns
Conservation Officers are seeking the public’s help for information regarding a cow elk that was shot during the closed season near Orofino, Idaho sometime around April 15-17th, 2020. The animal was harvested along Grangemont Road near Campbell’s Pond. A Conservation Officer inspected the site on April 18th and… more
Idaho's Fish Marking Program - We Have Come A Long Ways
| idfg-jdupont
Idaho’s Fish Marking Program – We Have Come A Long Way.
by
Braden Buttars and Joe DuPont
You set the hook and immediately your rod doubles over and there is no doubt you have hooked a big one (… more
Anglers, transporting live fish is illegal
| idfg-tthompson
During the spring fishing season is a good time to remind anglers that transporting or stocking any live fish in Idaho without a permit is both illegal and potentially damaging to ecosystems that support fish populations. Illegal introductions into any waterbody can cause significant short- and long-term damage to… more
Nonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale online only at 10 a.m. MDT May 11
| idfg-bpearson
Nonresident Sawtooth Zone elk tags go on sale 10 a.m. MDT, May 11. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonresident Sawtooth tags can only be purchased online at https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online.
Sawtooth Zone tags are capped, and typically sell out extremely fast, because demand is much higher than the… more
Lake trout netting in Upper Priest Lake resumes May 11
| idfg-rryan
Fisheries staff will conduct annual lake trout removal efforts between May 11 and May 29 in Upper Priest Lake. This netting program keeps non-native lake trout numbers low, reducing predation and competition on native fish like bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout.
… more
Dworshak Reservoir produces another record smallmouth bass
| idfg-mkoenig
Dustin Shepherd with a 22.75-inch Smallmouth Bass, caught at Dworshak Reservoir May 2, 2020. The fish landed Dustin a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Dustin Shepherd of Lewiston, Idaho on breaking the most recent catch and release state record. Dustin was fishing Dworshak… more
F&G offices reopen May 18
| idfg-rphillips
Under direction from the Governor Brad Little, F&G offices have reopened in accordance with the Rebound Idaho guidelines.
People are still encouraged to buy licenses, tags and permits online, or by calling 1-800-554-8685
Offices currently do not accept cash payments; only debit cards and checks will… more
Officers asking for assistance identifying person of interest in Blanchard poaching case
| idfg-ksiitari
Conservation Officers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game are asking for the public’s assistance identifying the owner of a vehicle who may be linked to a poaching incident that took place near Blanchard the night of April 17. Officers are looking for the owner of a dark-colored… more
Wild Adult Steelhead Returns: detections at a new tributary PIT array.
| idfg-estark
Last fall IDFG wild salmon and steelhead monitoring staff, installed a fish-detection system - called a PIT array - into Marsh Creek, a tributary to the upper Middle Fork Salmon River. This system was put in place primarily to be able to count wild adult steelhead returning from the ocean back to their… more
Despite COVID-19, fish stocking continues largely unchanged
| idfg-bpearson
While many things have changed in recent months as a result of COVID-19, one thing that has remained relatively unchanged is Idaho Fish and Game continues to stock fish throughout the state. Spring and early summer are typically when stocking peaks, and despite the challenges that COVID-19 presents,… more
Boise River WMA Archery Range Remains Closed
| idfg-eoneale
For newer information, see: https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2020/06/boise-river-wma-archery-range-now-o…
The popular 3-D archery range at Boise River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If Governor Little’s Idaho Rebounds plan remains on track, the range could open… more
Martin Landing Open for Day Use
| idfg-eoneale
Martin Landing, located northwest of Parma off Scott Pit Road, is open for day use activities, including fishing for smallmouth bass, crappie and channel catfish. However, the campground at Martin Landing remains closed until further notice, in keeping with Idaho’s COVID-19 guidelines.
Martin Landing’s… more