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

Salvage Order Issued for Treasureton Reservoir

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 3:19 PM MDT

SALVAGE ORDER ISSUED FOR TREASURETON RESERVOIR

Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Fishing
Mackay angler sets new Arctic Grayling catch/release record

Monday, August 6, 2018 - 10:01 AM MDT

Record Fish in Idaho Upper Snake Region Fishing Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus)
Payette Lake produces monster Lake Trout

Friday, August 3, 2018 - 2:47 PM MDT

Angler's 41.5-inch lake trout sets new state catch-and-release record

Record Fish in Idaho Southwest Region Fishing Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush)
Fish and Game provides option for fading licenses and tags

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 - 5:10 PM MDT

For hunters and anglers who are experiencing poorly printed licenses and fading tags, it is now possible to get a replacement tag or license free of charge. Idaho Fish and Game is providing a couple ways for sportsmen and women to get new copies.

Licenses, tags, and permits Hunting Fishing
Rainbow trout stocking schedule for Southwest Idaho

Friday, July 20, 2018 - 7:36 AM MDT

Personnel from Fish and Game's McCall and Nampa Hatcheries will be releasing more than 24,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during August. Location Week Stocked Number of Trout Boise River - above Glenwood Bridge August 6, 20 1,440/1,440

Southwest Region Fishing Family Fishing Waters Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Trout fishing gets a boost on the South Fork of the Payette River

Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 12:27 PM MDT

Fishing Southwest Region Fish Stocking Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Chinook Salmon in the Boise River

Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 7:05 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game released 100 hatchery spring Chinook salmon into the Boise River on Thursday, July 5. The salmon were released at five locations – Glenwood Bridge, Americana, Boise State, Park Center and Barber Park. At some of the locations anglers were already waiting for the fish to hit the water.

Chinook Salmon Fishing Fishing Southwest Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)