Press Releases and Articles
Fish stocking continues statewide, and here are some highlights for July
| idfg-bgrant
Idaho Fish and Game has continued stocking fish during COVID-19, and despite this being an abnormal year, most of Idaho's angling opportunities remain unchanged. Here's a sampling of some places that will get generous trout stockings during July.
To see more about what waters have been stocked,… more
Wandering bull trout makes Idaho its summer stop over
| idfg-jmessner
Salmon and steelhead are famous for their amazing migrations, but trout and char can pull off some pretty impressive migrations as well.
In the fish business, the term "fluvial" refers to a unique life-history where fish migrate between larger river systems where they spend winters and smaller… more
Two Camping Loops at Horsethief Reservoir Set to Close for Improvements July 18
| idfg-jmessner
Bear Knob and Timber Bay camping loops will be closed for the remainder of the 2021 camping season, starting July 18 at 5pm. Read on to learn more:
If you haven’t been to Horsethief Reservoir lately, you might not recognize it. In 2018, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG),… more
Idaho Master Naturalist Photo Compilation Project Available for Viewing
| idfg-sfocht
The Idaho Master Naturalist spring photo compilation project is complete and ready for viewing. 15 Master Naturalists sent in nearly 80 photos to add to the project. Landscapes, flowers, wildlife, people and more! Hope you enjoy this smattering of nature photography from around the great state of Idaho!
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Improving angler accommodations in southeast Idaho through Fish and Game’s fishing and boating access program
| idfg-pstone
Idaho Fish and Game’s fishing and boating access program, while possibly lesser known than other department programs, focuses on creating and maintaining water-based public access for fishing, hunting, and trapping at over 300 locations statewide. That includes over 60 locations on 33 different water bodies in the… more
Loon Presentation Available for Viewing
| idfg-sfocht
The Henrys Fork Chapter has started their 2020 classes up in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. They hosted a webinar on Loons and Loon research in the Greater Yellowstone Area. This presentation (slides only) are available for viewing. Enjoy!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/euvrde32l9k1xvu/Phyllis%20King%20-%20IMN%… more
First Super Hunt drawing winners announced
| idfg-bpearson
Winners in the first of two Idaho Super Hunt drawings have been picked.
Of the 103,623 entries, 35,674 were for eight deer tags, 36,586 were for eight elk tags, 7,026 were for eight pronghorn tags, 15,335 were for one moose tag, and 9,002 entries were for one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of… more
Sorry folks: No Chinook fishing season on the South Fork of the Salmon River for 2020
| idfg-rphillips
There will be no open fishery on the South Fork of the Salmon River in 2020 because hatchery returns are not projected to meet broodstock needs.
For information about where salmon fishing is available see the Chinook seasons and rules page.
Angler lands new catch-and-release record cutthroat trout in North Idaho
| idfg-mkoenig
Tom Weadick shows off a 21-inch Westslope Cutthroat Trout from the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, earning a new catch/release state record.
Congratulations to Tom Weadick of Coeur d'Alene on a landing a new catch-and-release state record Westslope cutthroat trout. Weadick… more
Cutthroat Trout Research to Continue on Bear Lake
| idfg-cwatkins
Written by Megan Heller ( University of Idaho)
Nestled on the Idaho-Utah border, Bear Lake is a destination fishery for trophy Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT), a subspecies of Cutthroat Trout unique to Idaho’s Southeast Region. Bonneville Cutthroat Trout have a storied history and were thought to have been… more
Little Payette Lake Receives a Boost
| idfg-jmessner
Little Payette Lake’s diverse fishery received a much needed boost in late June when staff from the Idaho Fish and Game transplanted 600 adult smallmouth bass to the lake from Oxbow Reservoir on the Snake River.
Located just east of McCall, Little Payette Lake provides… more
Video: Rifle, pistol, shotgun and archery shooting are all available at Farragut Public Shooting Range
| idfg-vosborn
Farragut Public Shooting Range is one of three Idaho shooting ranges owned by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In recent years, Fish and Game has made major improvements at Farragut.
For $5 per day, shooters can practice pistol, rifle, shotgun, and archery skills. The range is open Friday through Monday… more
Farragut shooting range partial closure June 27
| idfg-ksiitari
On Saturday, June 27 the trap shooting stations and 50-yard handgun range have been reserved from noon to 3:30 p.m. These areas will be closed to general public use during that time.The Farragut Shooting Range is available for reserved use to groups of 10 or more. Additional fees apply. Contact the range office if… more
Fish and Game hatcheries remain closed to visitors due to COVID-19
| idfg-bpearson
Recently, Fish and Game hatcheries have received numerous calls about visitation hours and tours. Hatchery staff want to remind people that in response to COVID-19, all hatcheries remain closed to visitors for the safety of staff and the public, and they will remain closed to visitors until further notice.
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Controlled hunt drawing results available for deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear and turkey
| idfg-rphillips
Results of the deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and turkey controlled hunt drawings are available online and applicants who provided an email address will receive notification of their draw results. Hunters who drew a controlled hunt must purchase the tag by Aug. 1 or it will be forfeited.
Postcards will… more
Suspected "wolf" killed in vehicle collision in Franklin County has been confirmed a wolf-hybrid
| idfg-jjackson
UPDATE: In the early morning hours on Friday, June 19, a Franklin County resident accidentally hit and killed a large canid with his vehicle on Highway 36 between Williams Creek and the parking lot at Emigration Summit. Suspecting the deceased animal was a wolf, the motorist quickly reported the incident to the Idaho… more
Highlighting a Diverse Fishing Opportunity - Cocolalla Lake
| idfg-rryan
If you’ve driven Highway 95 between Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint you’ve probably noticed Cocolalla Lake. Near Westmond, this 800 acre lake offers a variety of fishing opportunity.
Cocolalla Lake is stocked with both rainbow trout and westslope cutthroat trout. In 2019, hatchery… more
Fishing guides collect data for University of Idaho steelhead research
| idfg-staff
By Will Lubenau, University of Idaho
Now that spring steelhead fishing has concluded around the state, we wanted to take a moment and update you on the University of Idaho steelhead tagging study. The information discussed is preliminary and may change as we continue gathering, analyzing, and processing… more