Press Releases and Articles
South Fork Salmon River - Chinook Update 6/29/21
| idfg-jmessner
A lot of folks showed up to fish the South Fork last weekend! We observed 5,157 hours of angling effort throughout the weekend. It was a really fun weekend, but a combination of factors resulted in the catch rates being less than stellar. While overall catch rate was around 18 hours per fish (not bad) the harvest rate… more
Preliminary results from the 2021 spring suppression effort on rainbow trout in the South Fork Snake River
| idfg-pkennedy
As scheduled, Fish and Game staff completed 24 days of electrofishing from April 19 through May 27. We maintained our plan by shocking Monday through Thursday at four reaches described in Table 1. We typically launched the electrofishing boats by 8:30 a.m. and concluded daily removals by 3:00 p.m., though we… more
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… more
Cow elk shot and left to waste north of Headquarters, ID along Forest Road 246
| idfg-jbruns
Local conservation officers are investigating a cow elk that was shot and left to waste approximately 1/2 mile north of Headquarters, ID on Forest Service road 246. The incident likely occurred on or around June 18th. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Senior Conservation… more
Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2021
| idfg-tthompson
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 32,100 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in July. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.
For maps of these fishing locations and other… more
Rainbow trout population in Box Canyon remains strong
| idfg-jheckel
Despite low flows in mid-May, Fish and Game biologists were still able to conduct their 25th population estimate in the Box Canyon reach of the Henrys Fork Snake River. This estimate is conducted in May on an annual basis and extends from the confluence with the Buffalo River downstream about 2.5… more
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