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Trapper education course planned Nov. 10 in Salmon

| idfg-mdemick

Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on Friday, November 10.  The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fish and Game Regional Office, 99 Highway 93 North.

Advanced registration is required, and class size will be limited.  To register, go online to Fish and… more

Mysterious state record largemouth vindicated on 75th anniversary

| idfg-mkoenig

Anyone that has looked over Idaho’s list of State Record Fish has likely noticed the issue with the largemouth bass from Anderson Lake. The 10 lb 15 oz fish has appeared on the list with no length or girth measurements. The angler’s name of “Mrs. W. M. Taylor” is a bit odd, and there isn’t even a date of catch, making… more

Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers

| idfg-tjross

With most hunting seasons already open, Idaho’s hunting, fishing and trapping culture is being enjoyed by many.

Amidst the hustle and bustle this time of year, Idaho Fish and Game’s conservation officers are also hitting the woods to help keep people safe and to ensure Idaho’s wildlife resources are enjoyed… more

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update - 10/31/2023

| idfg-bbeller

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 31st, 2023. The data discussed in this report was collected between Monday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 29th.

Steelhead angler effort on the Upper Salmon River increased during the past week, with most of the effort occurring… more

Construction project in Salmon will temporarily close access to Island Park

| idfg-bbeller

Idaho Fish and Game would like to notify anglers that the City of Salmon will temporarily close access to Island Park from Oct. 31 to Dec. 15. This temporary closure is necessary for the City of Salmon to replace a water line casing under the west channel of the Salmon River. 

Boaters considering floating… more

Limited waterfowl hunting opportunities at Winchester Lake

| idfg-jbruns

Idaho Fish and Game along with Winchester State Park are excited to announce the opening of limited waterfowl hunting at Winchester Lake.  Fish and Game is teaming up with Winchester State Park to provide more opportunities for waterfowl hunters in the Clearwater Region.  Specific rules are in place to help… more

Statewide trout stocking highlights for November 2023

| idfg-cliess

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking roughly 20,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this November. 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

Hunting doesn’t just happen in the mountains…it starts in your closet

| idfg-cliess

Regardless if you’re a greenhorn or seasoned hunter, assessing the weather and dressing accordingly can be a bit of a tightrope walk. Those pre-dawn hours while you’re waiting for the propane stove to fire up might have you reaching for that thick down jacket, but 100 yards into your hike you may be shedding like a… more

Important dates to help plan your November

| idfg-cliess

From tags sales to season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during November 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

New catch/release record steelhead landed

| idfg-mkoenig

Kyriacos Panayiotou of McCall, Idaho landed this 41-inch steelhead clinching the 'catch-and-release' state record on October 6th, 2023.

Poachers beware – public plays a vital role in fighting wildlife crime

| idfg-mdemick

When it comes to poaching Idaho’s wildlife, many concerned citizens are saying, “Enough is enough!”  And they are doing something about it. 

“Tips from the public are invaluable,” said Jordan Costner, Fish and Game District Conservation Officer of Salmon. “Our officers cannot be everywhere at once… more

Tolo Lake access site improvements provide new opportunities for anglers

| idfg-jbruns

It may not be the field of dreams, but Tolo Lake is a pretty darn neat area tucked smack dab in the middle of the Camas Prairie just west of the town of Grangeville. Out of the 50 total access sites in the Clearwater Region, Tolo Lake is one of the most visited sites as it is used as a rest stop for motorists traveling… more

Idaho's Steelhead Fishery Update: Oct. 25, 2023

| idfg-jdupont

Hi everybody. It has been almost two months since my last steelhead update, so I figured it was time to give you all another update. Plus, now that the steelhead return over Bonneville Dam is complete, I can say with confidence what the returns to different areas are like.

Steelhead Returns to the Upper Salmon… more

Walleye aren't bad fish, just the wrong fish for Idaho

| idfg-rphillips

Like a romcom movie, the relationship between walleye and Idaho is complicated. Some anglers enjoy them as a tasty fish, but walleye tend to upset the balance of existing fish populations, so it won’t be an entertaining story if walleye populations expand across the state. 

Idaho and walleye just aren’t a… more

November trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region

| idfg-mdemick

While hunting season overshadows most fall activities in the Salmon Region, fishing is too good to ignore.  The bugs are few, the summer crowds have gone away, and you’re likely to find hungry fish. 

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1400 trout in the 10-12-inch range at three area waters in… more

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - November

| idfg-bpearson

Fish and Game staff will be stocking nearly 15,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in November. 

All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on river/lake/pond conditions (angler safety concerns… more