Press Releases and Articles
F&G staff euthanize fish at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery to minimize spread of disease
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On June 1, Idaho Fish and Game staff at Hagerman State Fish Hatchery euthanized about 188,000 young rainbow trout after the fish contracted a viral disease called infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN). There are no treatments to cure fish with IHN, so euthanasia is the best way to stop an outbreak and prevent the… more
Birding Island North boat ramp on the Payette River is now open to the public
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A new boat ramp on the Payette River Wildlife Management Area’s Birding Island North segment near New Plymouth is now operational, providing improved access to the WMA and public islands within the Payette River. The property was purchased with Bureau of Reclamation mitigation funds from 201. Fish and Game will… more
F&G responds to sheep 'pile up' caused by wolves in the Boise Foothills
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Idaho Fish and Game and Wildlife Services investigated and responded to a report of two wolves responsible for a “pile-up” that killed 143 sheep in the Boise Foothills in mid-May. According to reports from the sheep herder, wolves caused the sheep to flee in panic and then crush or suffocate each other in an effort to… more
No matter where you live in Idaho, Free Fishing Day on June 11 offers fun for the whole family
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On June 11, anyone can get out and enjoy a day of fishing without a fishing license, but all other rules still apply.
Free Fishing Day is an Idaho tradition that includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning rods, reels and tackle and helping people… more
Fish and Game works with Twin Falls partners to develop a new community fishing location
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Fisheries staff from Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region have been working with Twin Falls County Parks and Waterways and a local citizen to identify and develop a new community fishing pond. The group identified an existing pond, located in the Rock Creek RV Park just upstream from Rock Creek Park in Twin Falls… more
Portion of lower Salmon River set to close for Chinook fishing June 2
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Fishing for Chinook salmon on a portion of the lower Salmon River is closed effectively Thursday, June 2 at the end of fishing hours. This closure is for the portion of the lower Salmon River from the Rice Creek Bridge to Hammer Creek Boat Ramp.
Chinook fishing is still open and bag limits have not changed on… more
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – June 1, 2022
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Throughout the next several months we will provide updates on changes to seasons and rules and share data from dam counts, creel surveys, and hatchery returns to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Fishing is in full swing in the Clearwater River… more
Population survey shows mountain goat herds are stable or growing in Hells Canyon
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In April, IDFG staff from the Clearwater and Southwest regions teamed up to survey mountain goats in the southern part of Hells Canyon. This survey was last conducted in 2013, so current data was needed to ensure our harvest rates were still within our management plan guidelines. Results indicate that the population… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/31/2022: Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
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Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/31/2022). For those of you who like to fish the lower Salmon River, be sure to read the fishery update for the Rapid River return as there is a closure that will be occurring there this week.
RUN UPDATEThe migration of Idaho-bound spring… more
Walleye have been found in Lake Lowell and Lake Cascade, F&G asks anglers to report any walleye catches
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On Tuesday, May 24, Idaho Fish and Game received a report that an angler had caught a walleye in Lake Lowell in mid May. The angler said he was fishing for bass on Caldwell Dam when he landed a 17-inch walleye. It was the first-ever report of walleye at Lake Lowell and coincides with two other reports of walleye in… more
Catch the Fun on Free Fishing Day June 11
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Get those fishing poles ready. Saturday, June 11 is Idaho’s Free Fishing Day and the Idaho Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day by fishing without a license.
Lack of fishing experience is no excuse. Fishing equipment will be available for use, and experts will be on… more
Learn to Fly Fish – Episode 1: What Fish Eat
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There’s one saying in fishing that often means the difference between a slow day of fishing and endless action: “Match the hatch.” This means matching the imitation fly you’re fishing with to the desired food the fish are feeding on at the time.
Knowing what a fish eats is half the battle when it comes to fly… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for June 2022 in the Magic Valley Region
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Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 31,600 10-12”catchable-sized rainbow trout in June. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate.
Anglers can find more detailed information on each of these waters, including maps, facilities, species present… more
Fish and Game schedules summer Take Me Fishing trailer events across the Magic Valley
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Summer months are the perfect time to learn how to fish, or even to take up fishing again if you haven’t fished for years. Staff from Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region will be taking their Take Me Fishing trailer to area ponds and lakes across the Magic Valley during June and July, 2022.
No fishing experience… more
Learn about Idaho’s grizzly and black bears at an upcoming community presentation in Hailey
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Idaho is home to two bear species, the grizzly bear, found in eastern and northern Idaho, and the black bear found throughout much of Idaho. Black bears are by far the most common bear in Idaho, with an estimated population of 20,000.
Jeremy Nicholson, a Regional Wildlife Biologist with Idaho Fish and Game,… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 27,840 trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following location in June.
LOCATION
WEEK STOCKED
# OF TROUT
Alturas Lake
June 6-10
1,740… more
Join F&G on Monday nights for family fishing fun all summer long at Ryder Park
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Fish and Game has teamed up with the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation again this year to conduct a free fishing event at Becker Pond every Monday night throughout the summer. The first event will be on Memorial Day, May 30, with the last event taking place on Labor Day, September 5.
James… more
The 'Take Me Fishing Trailer' events are returning to Eastern Idaho this summer
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Looking for a fun family friendly activity to enjoy this summer? Look no further than the Fish and Game Take Me Fishing trailer as it travels around the state loaning out all the gear needed to catch fish.
During the events, staff and volunteers will be on-hand to… more