Press Releases and Articles
Winners of bull trout coloring contest announced
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With aquatic education events cancelled this spring, Fish… more
Tiger Muskie once again stocked into Lake Lowell
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For the second consecutive year, nearly 1,000 8- to 12-inch hatchery Tiger Muskie have been stocked into Lake Lowell. Initiated in 2019, IDFG hopes to stock Tiger Muskie into the lake annually. While this program aims to add a new and unique fishing opportunity in southwest Idaho, biologists also hope these predators… more
Fish stocking continues in the Panhandle ahead of Free Fishing Day with a few notable changes
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Idaho’s Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 13. All Fish & Game hosted events have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. While many public waters have been stocked as in years past, the following Panhandle locations will not receive fish in 2020.
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Deer Creek Reservoir produces new catch-and-release record tiger trout
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Congratulations to Mark Randolph of Ahsahka, Idaho for reeling in the latest catch-and-release state record fish. He was fishing Deer Creek Reservoir when he landed the 21-inch tiger trout on May 9. The fish easily passed the previous record of 17 inches, set in 2017. Deer Creek Reservoir lies in the… more
Kokanee fishing is ramping up in Idaho, and here's where to go
| idfg-bpearson
Kokanee provide some great fishing opportunities across Idaho and can provide lots of action and a great-tasting fish, but they’re a little different than many other Idaho game fish.
Kokanee have a reputation for being a boom-or-bust species: abundant one year, and scarce the next. Just because the fishing was… more
Lake Pend Oreille sees highest kokanee density in two decades
| idfg-ksiitari
Fisheries researchers estimated that over 2.5 million adult kokanee occupied Lake Pend Oreille in the fall of 2019. This is the highest count on record since the mid-1990’s. As summer heats up, reports are starting to roll in that anglers are reaping the benefits of a highly abundant… more
Lake trout work to begin on Stanley Lake
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Idaho Fish and Game has contracted with a company to net lake trout in Stanley Lake during two-weeks in early June to reduce their population and reduce risk to endangered sockeye salmon populations. After the netting, sterile lake trout will be restocked in the summer and fall to continue to provide anglers a lake… more
2020-21 migratory game bird rules available online
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The Idaho migratory game bird hunting brochure for 2020 and 2021 seasons is now available online on Fish and Game's website. This brochure contains seasons and rules information for waterfowl (ducks and geese) and also includes information for doves, crow, and sandhill crane.
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The… more
Boise angler breaks catch-and-release record for catfish
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Scott Turner of Boise with a 32-inch Channel Catfish from the Snake River, caught May 16, 2020.
Congratulations to Scott Turner of Boise, who recently set a new catch-and-release state record for channel catfish. Scott landed the 32-inch catfish on May 16, 2020 while fishing the Snake River in… more
Fish and Game seeks comments on several proposed rule changes
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from the public concerning nine proposed rule changes. The comment period opened on June 3, and runs through June 26.
For more information about the rulemaking process, visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/about/rulemaking.
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Public's Help Sought in Pronghorn Poaching Case
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Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of a female pronghorn in hunt unit 38, just off of Cinder Butte Road in Elmore County. The doe was shot closed season during the last week of May, and no meat was taken. The doe recently gave birth to a fawn which was found alive in the… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/2/2020
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/2/2020).
Run Size and Harvest Shares
The run of spring Chinook Salmon passing over Bonneville Dam that is destined for Idaho is pretty much done. A few more spring Chinook will continue to trickle past… more
Kokanee on a budget: No downriggers, no depth finder, no problem
| idfg-bpearson
When people think of kokanee fishing, many envision big boats with state-of-the-art electronics and multiple downriggers. For anglers who haven’t fished for kokanee before, but are interested in trying, this perception can make the barrier to entry seem expensive.
While these tools used by serious kokanee… more
Fish and Game relocates two yearling moose who visited two southern Idaho communities
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Over the last weekend of May, local Fish and Game officials were kept busy when two yearling moose, one in Twin Falls and the other in Heyburn were found roaming in city neighborhoods. Local residents began reporting moose to area law enforcement, who worked alongside Fish and Game to locate and secure the areas to… more
Super Hunt: A father, a son and an unforgettable Idaho elk hunt
| idfg-bpearson
Super Hunt winners get the best of the best by being able to hunt any open hunt in Idaho for the species they draw, and keep hunting, general or controlled hunts, until they tag an animal. No license is needed to enter a Super Hunt drawing for either residents or nonresidents.
The second drawing will be for… more
Free Fishing Day is June 13, and here's what you need to know for a fun day of fishing
| idfg-rphillips
Free Fishing Day is June 13, and anyone can enjoy a day of fishing without a fishing license, but all other rules still apply.
Free Fishing Day is an Idaho tradition that usually includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning… more
Hiker attacked by bear near Henrys Lake Outlet
| idfg-jbrower
The victim sustained injuries, but was able to walk out on his own. At around 5:30 p.m. he was transported by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. He was treated for his injuries and released.
Idaho Fish and Game along with Fremont County Deputies have secured the scene and are… more
Bonneville cutthroat trout broodstock program improves fishing in southeast Idaho
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Bonneville cutthroat trout (BCT) are one of 14 subspecies of cutthroat trout and unique to the southeast corner of the state. Cutthroat are popular among anglers for their tenacity and willingness to rise for a dry fly. The BCT is no exception and has notoriety among many trout anglers. The productive waters of… more