Press Releases and Articles
No fishing rod? No problem. F&G and Idaho Parks & Rec have your back
| idfg-cliess
There’s no greater sinking feeling than pulling up to the campsite and realizing you forgot the fishing poles.
That’s why Idaho Fish and Game has teamed up with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to provide loaner rods at several state parks.
The State Park Fishing Equipment Loaner Program aims… more
July trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Anglers will have approximately 37,120 freshly stocked trout to catch at area fishing holes in July.
Idaho Fish and Game will stock 10 to 12-inch rainbow trout at the following locations:
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 34,200 10-12'' catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. The stocking date and number of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns);… more
Food-conditioned, habituated grizzly bear euthanized in Island Park
| idfg-jbrower
On June 26, Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized an adult male grizzly after it had become food-conditioned from consistently receiving food rewards in an Island Park neighborhood. The bear began frequenting the Pinehaven area early last week, where it… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for July 2025
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 150,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this July. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more
Most capped elk zone tags go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT July 9; Sawtooth Zone tags on July 11
| idfg-cliess
All capped elk zones, other than the Sawtooth Elk Zone, will go on sale on July 9 at 10 a.m. MDT. Tags are first-come, first-served and available at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, at all Idaho Fish and Game license vendors, Fish and Game regional offices, on Fish and Game’s mobile app, or by calling 1 (800) 554-8685.
Half… more
Important dates to help plan your July
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during July that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are some… more
F&G urges Island Park residents and visitors to reduce human-bear conflicts by securely storing attractants
| idfg-jbrower
For the safety of both the community and the bears, Fish and Game is asking residents and visitors of Island Park and the surrounding areas to securely store their garbage and other attractants, making them inaccessible to bears. Recent reports of a bear getting into unsecured garbage in an Island Park… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update - 6/25/25
| idfg-gschoby
Hi everyone,
The Upper Salmon River fishery opened last week (6/19/25), and we estimated that 17 hatchery adult Chinook Salmon and 4 hatchery jack Chinook Salmon were harvested during the first four days of the fishery. There were also 4 hatchery jack Chinook Salmon that were caught and released. Angler effort… more
Yearling moose relocated out of Burley residential neighborhood
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
On Tuesday, June 24, a yearling moose was safely captured and relocated after it wandered into a residential neighborhood in Burley. Local law enforcement in Cassia County received multiple reports of the moose in a backyard during the early afternoon. Deputies quickly responded and notified nearby residents, advising… more
Kill, keep, report any walleye found in salmon and steelhead rivers
| idfg-mdobos
Walleye expansion in salmon and steelhead waters are a continued concern for Idaho Fish and Game's and anglers, so the department asks anglers to kill, keep and report any walleye found in waters where salmon or steelhead are present.
Reports from anglers have helped fish managers keep tabs on where… more
Little Salmon / South Fork Salmon Update: June 25, 2025
| idfg-jmessner
Hey everyone!
The Little Salmon River fishery has reached harvest share and a closure order has been issued. However, Chinook fishing is heating up on the South Fork Salmon. This fishery isn’t going to last long, so get out there before its too late!
Previous Interval South Fork Salmon Recap
The… more
F&G closes Chinook salmon fishing on Little Salmon River
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game officials closed Chinook fishing on the Little Salmon River on the afternoon of June 24 after the sport fishery met the allowable harvest share. There are still open Chinook salmon fisheries remaining in parts of the Clearwater River basin, the Snake River, the South Fork Salmon River and the Upper… more
Idaho's mountain lakes are summer destinations and great fishing adventures
| idfg-rphillips
If you’re an adventurous angler, or just willing to go beyond the beaten path to Idaho’s most famous fishing destinations, you can find a scenic and rewarding experience at mountain lakes.
Idaho has thousands of lakes, probably more than you could explore in a lifetime of summers, and Idaho Fish and… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/24/2025: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
This will be my last weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (June 24, 2025) for the season. With the Little Salmon River closing today, we expect minimal effort and harvest in the areas that remain open. For that reason, those areas currently open will likely remain open until the end of… more
New dock installed at Johnson Pond to enhance angler access
| idfg-mdemick
Salmon, Idaho – June 24, 2025 – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is pleased to announce the installation of a new fishing dock at the Johnson Pond access site.
It's fawning season for town deer, too – F&G asks McCall residents to take extra precautions in certain areas
| idfg-bpearson
Every year, in mid-June or early July, Fish and Game staff in the McCall office start to receive reports of aggressive deer. Right on time, Fish and Game received their first report up Warren Wagon Road last week. Now, staff are reminding area residents to give deer space and keep dogs on leashes to… more
You landed a lunker—now what? Here’s how to submit your big catch into the record books
| idfg-cliess
Take the common phrase for optimism, “plenty of fish in the seas,” apply it to lakes, reservoirs, streams, and creeks and—lo and behold—you get Idaho. There are indeed plenty of fish swimming around Idaho and hot on their tailfins, a contingent of die-hard anglers…especially this time of year.
Some of those… more