Press Releases and Articles
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 38,700 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following location in July.
Location, Week Stocked, Number of Trout
Alturas Lake, July 19-23, 1,740 Bayhorse Lake, July 12-July 16, 2,000 Capehorn Lakes, June 28-July 2… more
July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 31,900 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in July. 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
Protect F&G lands and other public lands by leaving the fireworks at home
| idfg-bpearson
With near record temperatures heading into the Fourth of July weekend, grass and other vegetation from the valleys to the mountains are drying out and the risk of fires is heightened. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reminding users of federal forest and rangelands, state endowment lands and department-managed… more
Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July
| idfg-bpearson
Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun! Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 43,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in July. All stocked fish are rainbow trout.
Nampa Subregion… more
Panhandle Region fish stocking schedule for July
| idfg-kcampbell
Time to grab your fishing rod and enjoy the summer sun! Fish and Game staff will be stocking over 7,500 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Panhandle Region in July. All stocked fish are rainbow trout.
Body of Water Week to be Stocked… more
Hatchery highlights for July: Notable fish stockings around the state
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game is stocking 178,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in July.
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
Backcountry camper kills moose in self-defense north of Sandpoint
| idfg-kcampbell
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Fish and Game received a report of an aggressive bull moose that charged a camper at a Harrison Lake backcountry campsite north of Sandpoint. The moose tore apart the campsite and charged at the camper and his dog. The camper hid behind a tree, but the moose did not stop charging. The camper… more
F&G’s new Alpine Lakes webpage can help you plan a summer fishing excursion
| idfg-bpearson
Fish and Game recently launched its “Alpine Lake Fishing” webpage, where anglers can find all the information they need about fishing Idaho’s high mountain lakes.
Whether they’re looking for more information about where to go fishing, what kind of gear they will need, or background information about how Fish… more
South Fork Salmon River - Chinook Update 6/24/21
| idfg-jmessner
Hey everyone. I’ve been getting quite a few emails and phone calls asking for updates on the South Fork run, so I’ll try to hit the high points here.
What’s the harvest share and how long will the fishery be open?
Current estimated sport harvest share is ~450 adipose-clipped hatchery adults The fishery… more
Aggressive food-conditioned black bear charges Ketchum resident within city limits
| idfg-tthompson
A Ketchum woman had a face-to-face encounter with an aggressive black bear early Wednesday morning, June 23 when a late night walk through her neighborhood took a serious turn when she faced a food-conditioned bear in the area of lower Warm Springs in Ketchum. The neighborhood streets were lined with garbage carts… more
Paddock Valley Reservoir continues to provide anglers with largemouth bass opportunity
| idfg-cnau
Paddock Valley Reservoir is an irrigation impoundment located about 20 miles east of Weiser, Idaho. This remote waterbody has long been a destination for anglers targeting largemouth bass, but the quality of this fishery can fluctuate and largely depends on the amount of surplus water available after irrigation needs… more
Awww, aren't they cute? These baby sturgeon are bound for the Snake River
| idfg-mkoenig
It's okay to admit it, these tadpole-size fish are pretty darn cute, and kind of like tadpoles that turn into frogs, these babies will turn into Idaho's own Snake River monster: sturgeon.
Obviously, they're already sturgeon, but they will hopefully grow into a fish that's taller than the… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 23, 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, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/23/2020
| idfg-jdupont
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/23/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, the spring Chinook Salmon season is starting to wind down, so I am going to keep this update quick and to the point (6/23/2021). That being said,… more
Priest Lake produces new record Westslope cutthroat trout
| idfg-mkoenig
Madison Nackos of Spokane hoists a 24-inch Westslope cutthroat trout she hooked from Priest Lake, securing a new catch-and-release state record.
Congratulation to Madison Nackos of Spokane, Wash. on setting a new catch-and-release state record from Priest Lake. Nackos hooked the monster… more
Target shooting temporarily closed on Gaiser Segment of Craig Mountain WMA near Lewiston
| idfg-rphillips
Due to exceptionally dry conditions in Hells Canyon, Idaho Fish and Game has closed the popular shooting area out at the end of Redbird Road, commonly referred to as the Gaiser Segment, within the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area.
This closure is in place to prevent accidental ignition of dry… more
First Super Hunt drawing winners announced
| idfg-bpearson
Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked.
Of the 114,879 entries, 47,132 were for eight deer tags, 35,159 were for eight elk tags, 7,015 were for eight pronghorn tags, 16,020 were for one moose tag, and 9,553 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of… more
Chinook fishing on South Fork Salmon River opens Saturday, June 26
| idfg-rphillips
Chinook fishing on the South Fork of the Salmon River opens Saturday, June 26 and closes at the end of fishing hours on Sunday, June 27. If harvest objectives are not met on the opening weekend, it will then reopen four days per week, Friday through Monday, until the season is closed by the Director of the Idaho… more