Press Releases and Articles
South Fork Salmon River Update - June 30, 2023
| idfg-jmessner
Hey Everyone.
As I suspected, effort has increased substantially going into the holiday weekend, and so have catch rates now that a lot of fish have arrived. We don’t have final estimates yet for the last few days of fishing because a lot of anglers are camping within the fishery boundaries and… more
Public Day-Use Angling Access is Allowed at Palouse Pond
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Yearling moose continue to be found in the Burley area
| idfg-tthompson
Fish and Game biologists continue to respond to reports of yearling moose that find themselves in and around Magic Valley communities, especially in the Burley area. Over the past week, two yearling moose were found in areas that presented potential public safety concerns to residents and vehicles on area roads.
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Changes to the S.F. Salmon River Chinook fishery take effect after July 4
| idfg-rphillips
Idaho Fish and Game is reducing the sport fishery for Chinook salmon in the South Fork of the Salmon River to two-days a week after July 4 to ensure harvest remains within management guidelines. Fish and Game staff will review harvest after the Fourth of July holiday, and if harvest objectives have not been met,… more
Statewide trout stocking highlights for July 2023
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 160,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout, as well as a couple of tiger trout stocking locations this July. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish… more
Raising tigers: How F&G uses tiger muskies in sport fish management
| idfg-cliess
It might not be top of your mind during a day out on the lake, but lying just below your bobber or bow is a whole web of predators and prey that keep the fishery afloat, so to speak.
For decades, Idaho Fish and Game’s fisheries staff has studied interactions between fish species and pulled biological… more
Controlled hunt drawing results available for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall bear, turkey and swan
| idfg-cliess
Results of the deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear, fall turkey and swan controlled hunt drawings are available online. Applicants who provided a valid email address will receive notification of their draw results.
Email notifications will be steadily sent to applicants throughout the day, so some… more
Ten tips for catching Idaho’s biggest fish this summer
| idfg-rphillips
Summer is here and many anglers are getting on the water and hoping to catch the big one that doesn’t get away. Big fish are milestones for anglers and long-lasting memories that will be retold for years.
While it’s not unheard of to luck into a trophy-sized fish, you can improve your chances considerably… more
Important dates to help plan your July
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during July that you should be aware of. Staying in the loop can be the difference between applying for that coveted controlled hunt tag and watching from the sidelines.
Be sure to stay up to date on all Fish and Game happenings. Here are… more
Protect F&G lands and other public lands: Be careful with fire and leave the fireworks at home
| idfg-rphillips
As summer arrives, so does fire season. Idaho landscapes are becoming fire prone, so if you plan to enjoy the outdoors during the Fourth of July weekend and beyond, don't use fireworks, and be cautious with campfires and anything else that can start a wildfire.
Idaho Fish and Game reminds users of its… more
Upper Salmon River Update - June 28, 2023
| idfg-bbeller
Hi everyone, the upper Salmon River fishery opened this past Thursday (6/22/23), and during the first four days of the fishery we estimated that 10 hatchery adult Chinook Salmon were harvested. Angler effort was low during the first week, and we estimated that anglers fished for 548 hours between Thursday and Sunday.… more
Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (6/27/2023): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River Fisheries
| idfg-jdupont
Hi everybody.
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (6/27/2023). All river sections in the Clearwater basin and Snake River will remain open for at least another week. The Rapid River run fishery has been closed since June 14, 2023. For more details, read on.
RUN UPDATE
The… more
South Fork Salmon River Update - June 27, 2023
| idfg-jmessner
Hi Everyone.
After the first four days of fishing on the South Fork Salmon River for 2023, I wanted to provide you all with an update on how things are progressing down there.
Harvest Share Update
I’ve got some good news on our estimated harvest share for the 2023 South Fork Salmon fishery -… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July
| idfg-mdemick
Hatchery personnel from Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 32,060 trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following locations in July.
McCall Hatchery construction closure will extend through the fall for additional infrastructure work
| idfg-bpearson
Idaho Fish and Game’s McCall Fish Hatchery will remain closed to the public throughout the summer due to ongoing improvements to the facility.
Crews have completed the construction of two holding ponds, which which are functional and scheduled to receive fish this summer. However, while McCall hatchery… more
Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 6/21/2023
| idfg-gschoby
June 21, 2023
With the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery opening tomorrow (6/22/23), many of you have asked if the fish are here yet, and when you should travel to the upper Salmon to chase Chinook. Below is some info to help plan your trip.
RULES
The upper Salmon River fishery will be open… more
Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho
| idfg-scassinelli
Whether you are fishing at an urban pond, a wild river, or an alpine lake, that next fish you catch might have an orange tag, and Idaho Fish and Game needs your help reporting it.
Fisheries biologists attach orange-colored “t-bar anchor tags” to various fish species throughout the state to learn more about them… more
South Fork Salmon River Update - June 20, 2023
| idfg-jmessner
Hi Everyone!
The South Fork Salmon River fishery opens in two days (Thursday, June 22), so here is some information to help you make plans for fishing the South Fork this year.
Rules
First of all, the season will be open 7 days per week until harvest share is reached, wild fish impacts are… more