Fishing in Idaho
Fishing
For anglers, Idaho is truly a land of opportunity and variety. From alpine valleys to lowland deserts, a dazzling array of waters await discovery.
Idaho is graced with 26,000 miles of streams and rivers, more than 3,000 natural lakes, and a quarter-million acres of ponds and reservoirs. Inhabiting those waters are 42 game fish species, from giant white sturgeon to wild trout, catfish to kokanee, and smallmouth bass to salmon and steelhead.
Most Idaho waters have year-round fishing seasons. However, many rivers and streams and some lakes have special rules and seasons. Pick up a fishing rules book, which outlines season dates, special regulations and bag limits, at all Idaho Fish and Game offices and most sporting goods stores statewide.
To fish in Idaho you need:
- A fishing license.
- Rules and regulations.
- Proper gear.
- A place to go.
News
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10 reasons to keep fishing (or learn to fish) during late summer
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 12:47 PM MDT
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Fish salvage issued on Big Lost River from Beck Diversion downstream to Moore Diversion
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 10:15 PM MDT
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Spring/summer Chinook seasons to close statewide Aug. 7 at the end of fishing hours
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 2:54 PM MDT
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Tis the season for high mountain lake fishing adventures!
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - 8:43 AM MDT
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These 10 Idaho ‘Great Lakes’ provide anglers plenty of spacious fishing opportunities long into summer
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - 12:24 PM MDT
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Statewide trout stocking highlights for August 2022
Monday, August 1, 2022 - 8:48 AM MDT
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Fishing Planner
The Fishing Planner is an advanced tool to explore fishing opportunities in Idaho