Press Releases and Articles
Idaho Power closing Cottonwood Campground at C.J. Strike starting next week for dock upgrades
| idfg-bpearson
The following is a news brief from Idaho Power
Idaho Power’s Cottonwood Campground at C.J. Strike Reservoir will be closed from Sept. 8 through Oct. 31 while the company installs new docks.
Replacing the existing structures with new floating docks is the latest phase of a multi-year upgrade project… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
| idfg-jjackson
Fall isn’t just for hunting! It’s also a great time of year to wet a fly or dunk a worm in your favorite fishery. Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the Southeast Region will be releasing over 14,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during September. Fish on!… more
Hunters reminded of hunt boundary change for Canada goose in southeast Idaho
| idfg-jjackson
As hunters ready their gear and make their plans to hunt Canada goose in southeast Idaho this fall, they should take note of hunt boundary changes in Areas 3 and 4 and how that may impact the timing of their hunting fun.
Area 4 in the Southeast Region used to include all of Bear Lake and Caribou counties, but… more
September fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region
| idfg-jbrower
Fish salvage order issued for the Big Wood River below Magic Dam and Richfield Canal diversion
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
The Magic Valley Regional Office of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has been informed by the Big Wood Canal Company that the gates on Magic Reservoir Dam would be closing sometime around August 27, 2025, leading to substantial flow reductions or cessation of flow which functionally de-waters the Big Wood River… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 1,900 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Clearwater Region in September!
All fish stocked are rainbow trout, unless otherwise noted. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (… more
Craig Mountain firewood sale begins Aug. 29
| idfg-jbruns
Idaho Fish and Game is selling firewood permits for the harvest of dead and dying timber on the Craig Mountain WMA. The sale will begin Aug. 29 and will end Oct. 31. Areas open to harvest include Idaho Fish and Game-owned land within 100 feet of open roads. One gate will be opened to allow better access (see attached… more
Trapper and wolf trapper education classes scheduled in the Clearwater Region
| idfg-jbruns
Attention potential trappers and wolf trappers, Idaho Fish and Game will be hosting two trapper education and two wolf trapper education classes in the Clearwater Region this fall:
Trapper Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 9:00 am-… more
Important dates to help plan your September
| idfg-cliess
From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during September 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
Salvage order issued for Mackay Reservoir
| idfg-jbrower
Idaho Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Mackay Reservoir, effective Aug. 30 through Oct. 31.
The Big Lost River Irrigation District is in the process of draining Mackay Reservoir to complete essential dam maintenance and prepare for future infrastructure upgrades. As water levels decline, many… more
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for September 2025 in the Magic Valley Region
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game's Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 10,500 10-12'' catchable-sized rainbow trout in September. The stocking date and number of fish are approximate.
Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more
Salvage fishing is not an easy decision, but it's usually the right one
| idfg-rphillips
Salvage fishing during summer is an unfortunate reality in Idaho. Somewhere in the state, a fishing water becomes too low to support fish, too warm, or both, which leads to salvage fishing.
This is when Idaho Fish and Game temporarily suspends all bag limits and size limits in that body of water. Anglers… more
Range grant application period is open; deadline is Nov. 3
| idfg-cliess
Idaho Fish and Game enhances recreational shooting ranges through its Shooting Range Development Grant program to assist organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand, or otherwise improve public firearms and archery ranges in Idaho.
"This is a great opportunity for public… more
Fish salvage order issued for Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont reservoirs in Franklin County
| idfg-tatwood
Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont reservoirs in Franklin County effective Aug. 26 through Oct. 1.
During the salvage order timeline at Foster, Glendale, Johnson, and Lamont reservoirs:
Fish may be taken by any method except use of firearms, explosives,… more
Fish and Game offers instructor-led hunter education class in Jerome
| idfg-Kenzie.Baratti
Do you or someone you know need to take a hunter education course?
The Magic Valley Region will be offering an instructor-led hunter education class at the Magic Valley Regional Office, Hunter Education building, on Sept. 15-20. The five weekday classes will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 20,… more
September trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
| idfg-mdemick
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) Rainbow trout during September at the following locations:
Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2025
| idfg-cliess
Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 75,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this September. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole? We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most… more