When a child ecstatically yells “Fish On!” smiles break out on all the faces within earshot. There’s just nothing like the enthusiasm that comes from catching a fish on the end of your line, whether your 6 years old or 60. With Family Fishing Waters, Fish and Game hopes more families and friends will feel the tug on the end of the line more often.
Each Fish and Game region has identified choice fishing spots close to home that are geared toward families and the likelihood of catching fish. These waters are easy to reach and accessible by anglers of all ages.
- Panhandle Region
- Clearwater Region
- Southwest Region
- Magic Valley Region
- Southeast Region
- Upper Snake Region
- Salmon Region
Also, please remember to. . .
- buy a fishing license if you're 14 years old or older.
- check the current fishing seasons and rules - all regulations and rules apply.
- see our Learn to Fish section for some practical fishing tips and tricks.
- look for our "Take Me Fishing" Trailers In the summer months at a pond near you!