Press Releases and Articles
F&G and partners improve hunter access to Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area
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Release courtesy of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Located near the Idaho-Oregon border, high above the Salmon River and near the small town of White Bird, lies a 1,300-acre property donated to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation known as the Joseph Plains Wildlife Habitat Area. It is a ways off the… more
June fish stocking schedule for the Clearwater Region
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 40,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in June. 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
CJ Strike produces first catch/release record Warmouth
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Tyler Urban shows off a 7.5-inch Warmouth from CJ Strike Reservoir - a rare sunfish species found in only a few places in Idaho.
Congratulations to Tyler Urban of Eureaka, California on landing a new catch/release state record Warmouth. The sunfish measured 7.5 inches long, and is… more
The 'Take Me Fishing Trailer' is 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 help both kids and adults… more
Camping area reopened at Lower Portneuf fishing access property
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Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, a popular fishing access and camping area has reopened just north of Lava Hot Springs.
Idaho Fish and Game just completed the creation of 8 developed camp sites within a segment of a popular fishing access property known as the Lower Portneuf or “Byington Place”. … more
Hatchery highlights for June: Notable fish stockings around the state
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Idaho Fish and Game is stocking 300,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in June.
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
Post spawn walleye locations in Lake Pend Oreille 2021
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Idaho Fish and Game continues to track acoustic-tagged walleye in Lake Pend Oreille. This allows fishery biologists to learn more about walleye distribution and movement. It also provides information to help anglers better target walleye and participate in the angler incentive program. … more
Fish and Game seeks angler input on salmon/steelhead changes for 2022-24
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Anglers who fish in Idaho’s Clearwater Region are encouraged to participate in a survey about potential changes to salmon and steelhead fishing seasons for 2022-24. Fish and Game is asking for public comment on potential changes to season and limits for fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead in the Clearwater… more
Two virtual Project Wild courses begin June 10 and July 1
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Are you seeking fun, valuable and easy-to-use lessons to teach children and students of all ages about the many of wonders of nature? Project WILD through Idaho Fish and Game is offering two workshops for adults starting in June. The workshops are mostly virtual and on your own time. Professional development credit… more
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 29,800 trout in the 10-12 inch range at the following location in June.
Location, Week Stocked, Number of Trout
Alturas Lake, June 7-11, 1,740 Bayhorse Lake, June 14-18, 2,000 Blue Mt. Meadow Pond, June 7-11, 400 Capehorn Lake, June 7-11… more
June fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
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Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 48,950 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region in June. 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
Weekly Salmon Fishing Update – May 26, 2021
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Welcome to our weekly Chinook Salmon Fishing Update. Each week, we will provide updates on seasons and rules and share data from creel surveys, hatchery returns, and fish passage through the Columbia and Snake rivers to help anglers plan their salmon fishing trips.
Chinook salmon fishing started April 24, and… more
Fishing forecast for lake trout in Priest Lake
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What can anglers expect?
Lake trout (aka Mackinaw) have been the primary target of anglers on Priest Lake for many years. Typically, this fishery provides good catch rates and a harvest opportunity for lake trout that are mostly 16-24 inches in size. However, recent angler reports suggest lower… more
Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes May 28
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Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest is approaching current harvest objectives.
Chinook fishing will close from Rice Creek bridge upstream to Vinegar Creek. Seasons remain open on the Little Salmon… more
Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 5/25/2021
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Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (5/25/2021)
Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Clearwater River Fisheries
Hi everybody, it is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (5/25/2021). Yes, that is a picture of me. After not fishing for spring Chinook Salmon at… more
Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials
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The Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot in spring of 2020 by a sportsman who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the Continental Divide southeast of Salmon. Upon viewing, Fish and Game officials verified that video footage was a sub-adult male grizzly bear and confirmed its location. … more
F&G Commission adopts temporary rules via conference call
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Meeting via conference call on May 20, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted all of the Fish and Game rules as temporary rules as part of a statewide process to repromulgate all executive agency rules.
The process allowed the Commission to move forward with proposals supported by the public during… more
Smolt Monitoring Project Week 9: Data
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By: Sam Hultgren; Fisheries Technician - Data Coordinator
As the season winds down for the Snake and Salmon River mainstem smolt traps, the last of the data are being collected, reviewed, and submitted. Over the course of the 2021 season (March – May), the number of fish that have… more