Early to mid-March offers the best angling opportunity for adult burbot in the Kootenai River

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 14:23 | Anonymous (not verified)

Burbot are more accessible to anglers starting in mid-February and through late winter compared to any other time of year. During this time, burbot rapidly begin transitioning to spawning mode and start moving to shallower water in the river and its tributaries.

For much of the year, most burbot in the… more

March 1: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 05:32 | idfg-bbeller

Steelhead angler effort and catch both increased during the past week on the upper Salmon River.

Anglers were interviewed from upstream of Challis to downstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River. The majority of interviews were obtained in location codes 16 and 17, between the North Fork Salmon and… more

March trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 14:24 | idfg-jjackson

Is it that time of year again? Yes, it’s fish stocking time! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 23,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during March.

Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about these fun… more

Moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and rules booklet available online now

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 13:32 | idfg-bpearson

Idaho's 2021-22 moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons and rules booklet is now available online, and should be hitting the shelves at regional offices and license vendors in mid to late-March.

The booklet can be viewed online at idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/rules/moose-sheep-goat.

In recent years,… more

Magic Valley Region rainbow trout stocking schedule for March 2021

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 13:15 | idfg-tthompson

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 14,850 10-12” catchable-sized rainbow trout in March. All stocking dates and numbers of fish are approximate and may change without notice due to water or weather conditions.

Wildlife Express: Blink and you’ll miss the western skink

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:02 | idfg-scassinelli

Can you tell the difference between a western skink and other Idaho lizards? Burrowed under rocks in Idaho’s grasslands and woodlands, these secretive reptiles have some unique characteristics that set them apart from other lizards. 

Know how to spot these speedy reptiles in our latest edition of… more

Hatchery highlights for March: Notable fish stockings around the state

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:51 | idfg-bgrant

Fish stocking is starting to ramp back up in most of the state for March as the weather gets warmer and spring gets closer, and many waters are being stocked for the first time since fall. About 70,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout Idaho during the month.

With so many fish… more

Southwest Region Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule - March

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 08:01 | Anonymous (not verified)

Personnel from Fish and Game's Nampa Hatchery will be releasing more than 18,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during March.

Location                                                                         Week Stocked         Number of Trout

Boise River – Barber Dam to… more

Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee to meet March 2

Sun, 02/28/2021 - 18:19 | idfg-jjackson

Southeast Region Winter Feeding Advisory Committee Meeting
and Agenda

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

6:30 PM

Southeast Regional IDFG Office

1345 Barton Road

Pocatello, ID… more

Clearwater region waters to be stocked with trout in March

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 16:55 | idfg-jbruns

Idaho Fish and Game staff will be stocking catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at four Clearwater region locations this March. This will be the first load of hatchery fish making their way into Clearwater region waters during 2021 with thousands more hatchery fish scheduled to be stocked… more

March fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 15:23 | idfg-jbrower

Fish and Game staff will be stocking catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout at Gem Lake in the Upper Snake Region in March. This will be the first load of hatchery fish making their way into Upper Snake waters during the 2021 year with over 200,000 more to follow throughout the… more

Catching fish for the future: F&G needs anglers to provide more steelhead for hatchery broodstock

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 14:18 | idfg-jbruns

Brood collection has started to pick up, but Fish and Game needs 252 breeding pairs from the South Fork of the Clearwater River to meet its goal of providing adult steelhead for its hatchery program. So far, with the help of over 130 anglers, they caught and held in tubes 49 steelhead and sent 41 of those to… more

Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in March

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 08:04 | idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game will stock 950 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range at two local waters March 8-12th.  

Hayden Creek Pond, a family friendly fishing area along Hayden Creek, will receive 650 trout. Anglers will find ample bank fishing opportunities, restroom, and a dock for anglers with limited mobility… more

Southwest Idaho River Otter Season Closes

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 14:30 | Anonymous (not verified)

By order of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the river otter trapping season in Idaho’s Southwest Region will close on February 26th due to the regional harvest quota of 20 otters being met on February 23rd.

River otters must be presented at a regional office to obtain the appropriate pelt tag within 72… more

Clearwater Basin Elk — History, Research & Management webinar series March 22 & 24

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 12:17 | idfg-jbruns

Elk have been present in the Clearwater River basin for millennia providing food and material for the Nez Perce, and more recently, Euro-American hunters. Elk continue to be an important source of food and recreation in the basin as well as an important component of the rural economy.

However, elk… more

2021 Volunteer Hours reduced to 20

Tue, 02/23/2021 - 12:14 | idfg-sfocht

To certify as an Idaho Master Naturalist in 2021, participants will need to complete 20 hours of volunteer time. This number is a reduction from the typical 40 hours per year needed to certify. COVID-19 is still putting limits on volunteer opportunities in some regions and with some partnering agencies and… more

Catch of the day: One angler's exciting experience ice fishing in the Panhandle Region

Tue, 02/23/2021 - 09:28 | Anonymous (not verified)

When most people think of ice fishing in the Panhandle Region, they picture fishing for panfish, bass, trout or kokanee. On Feb. 12, a few avid anglers were wrapping up their day of ice fishing on Hayden Lake, when one of their flags popped up and things got pretty exciting. Zach Nunemacher proceeded to… more

Feb. 22: Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report

Tue, 02/23/2021 - 09:01 | idfg-bbeller

Angler effort over the weekend was low, and the majority of interviews were obtained in location code 17 between the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi rivers. No interviews were obtained from downstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River in location code 14. Upstream of the Middle Fork in location code 15, interviewed anglers… more