Press Releases and Articles
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – July 28, 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 and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
This will be the last update for the year for spring/summer Chinook fisheries and the remaining… more
Public health advisories issued for algae blooms in Fernan Lake and parts of Hayden Lake
| idfg-tjross
Anglers planning to fish Hayden Lake or Fernan Lake should be aware of the public health advisories recently issued by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and Panhandle Health District. Full details of the advisory for Fernan Lake can be found here and for Hayden Lake can be found here. … more
Walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille during late-July 2021
| idfg-prust
Walleye are still concentrated in the western basin of Lake Pend Oreille, especially in the northern portions of Oden Bay and near the Sandpoint bridges. More walleye have moved into the Pend Oreille River, with concentrations near Laclede and Thama.
The table below provides locations of walleye,… more
Deadline for second Super Hunt drawing is Aug. 10
| idfg-rphillips
The second Super Hunt drawing will be for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, and one moose hunt. Another Super Hunt Combo entry will also be drawn, and winners will be notified by August 20.
Hunters may enter the drawings at license vendors, Fish and Game offices, online or by calling 1-800-554-8685. You can… more
Second big game controlled hunt drawing and swan tag application period is Aug. 5-15
| idfg-bpearson
The application period for Idaho’s second big game controlled hunt and swan tag drawing runs Aug. 5-15. To see big game tags available see the controlled hunt webpage.
Tags available in the second drawing include those for deer, elk, pronghorn, and black bear that were not applied for in the first drawing, as… more
Seeing Redd: How to identify spring and summer Chinook salmon redds [video]
| idfg-sputnam
The term “redd” came to America from Scotland. It means “to clear an area or to make it tidy.” – The Free Dictionary.
Female Chinook salmon build and lay their eggs in a gravel nest called a redd. Redd counts provide fisheries managers with insight about Chinook salmon spawning activity… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 17,700 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in August. All stocked fish are rainbow trout.Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun!
Stocking of all waters is… more
Hatchery highlights for August: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game is stocking almost 90,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in August.
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… more
Deer Creek Reservoir temporary closed to public use due to fire danger
| idfg-jbruns
Due to severe fire danger in the region, effective immediately and until further notice, Deer Creek Reservoir is closed to public use. The extreme fire season and continued dry conditions in Idaho are stressing available firefighting resources and risking public safety, property, and impacting wildlife. As a result,… more
South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update - 7/27/21
| idfg-jmessner
The South Fork Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery is officially closed for the 2021 season. Here is a recap of how this season went:
As most of you are probably aware, the fish showed up quite a bit earlier than normal this year. We chose to open the fishery on June 26 because anglers asked us not to open too… more
Fish and Game adds 2021 nonresident tag supplement to big game rules
| idfg-rphillips
In accordance with state law, Idaho Fish and Game has posted a supplement to the Idaho Big Game Seasons and Rules proclamation outlining the number of tags available to nonresidents and allocated to outfitters. Most of the tags sold out in early 2021 and are no longer available except for those that are periodically… more
South Fork of the Salmon river closes for Chinook fishing July 27
| idfg-rphillips
Fishing closed effective July 27 for Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River after reaching harvest objectives. Salmon fishing opportunities continue in Idaho with fall Chinook and coho seasons starting in August and September.
Clearwater region waters to be stocked in August
| idfg-jbruns
Approximately 1,050 catchable- sized (10-12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked at the following locations during August.
Body of water Week to be stocked Number to be stocked Karolyn's Pond August 2-6 400 Karolyn's Pond August 23-27 400 Crooked Creek… more
More rainbow trout headed to southeast Idaho fisheries in August
| 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 6,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during August. Fish on!
Here is a quick summary of what you need to… more
Returned big game tags offer more hunting opportunity and are on sale Aug. 5
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game will sell primarily returned nonresident, general-season big game tags starting at 10 a.m. MDT on Aug. 5. Tags can be purchased on a first-come, first served basis at Fish and Game offices during normal business hours, at license vendors, online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, or by calling (800) 554-8685… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - August
| idfg-bpearson
Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun! Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 23,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in August. All stocked fish are rainbow trout.
Nampa Subregion… more
August fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
With the hot summer weather, it’s a great time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.
Department of Fish and Game will stock over 14,320 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) rainbow trout at the following location in August:
The number of trout actually released may be altered by weather, water… more
Genetic tests show big boost to steelhead populations in Potlatch River tributary
| idfg-bknoth
The Potlatch River is home to one of the largest wild steelhead populations in the lower Clearwater River. Even though wild steelhead are present, Idaho Fish and Game and a variety of other agency partners and private landowners are working to get even more wild steelhead there in the future.
Give them… more