Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking public comment on its newly revised draft Idaho Fisheries Management Plan for 2025-2030. The statewide plan is the guiding policy document for fisheries activities over the next six years. It sets the overall framework for managing fishing waters throughout the state. It does not include seasons and bag limits, but it does outline management directions, such as the primary species, the fishery type (general harvest, trophy fish management, etc.) and other factors.
The deadline to provide comments is August 26, 2024
We encourage anglers to:
Review the draft plan, and provide feedback in the comments form below
The document below is big, so it’s best to focus your attention on topics, waterbodies, or fish species that most interest you. Review the Table of Contents to see the major subjects.
The plan is divided into two major parts:
Part 1 of the plan covers statewide management of fisheries programs. Anglers with an interest in statewide topics can make comments on specific sections in Part 1 including:
Resident (freshwater) Fisheries Management
Fish Hatchery Program
Salmon/Steelhead Fisheries Management
Fisheries Research and Monitoring
Fishing/boating access
Fish habitat program
Fishing tournaments and outfitting/guiding
Many other topics!
Part 2 of the plan describes fishery goals and objectives for individual waters. Waterbodies are grouped together in 34 drainages shown on a map in Figure 17 on page 84. Waters will list a “primary management strategy” that sets the general approach for each species. Some waters will also have “secondary management strategies” that provide further details on size or catch objectives. Anglers can provide comments on specific waters by reviewing the drainage section and the strategies for specific lakes or river including:
Priority fish species for each water
Fishery type (general harvest, trophy fish management, etc.)
Other management activities (invasive species, habitat improvement, public access)
Referrals to specific sections or pages in the plan are very helpful.
What Happens Next:
After the public comment period closes, Idaho Fish and Game staff will consider comments, and revise and update the draft plan. Afterward, the draft plan will be reviewed by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and consider whether to implement it at the November 7th, 2024 Commission meeting.
Thank you for your participation!
Public comment period closes at end of day on August 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. MDT.
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking public comment on its newly revised draft Idaho Fisheries Management Plan for 2025-2030. The statewide plan is the guiding policy document for fisheries activities over the next six years. It sets the overall framework for managing fishing waters throughout the state. It does not include seasons and bag limits, but it does outline management directions, such as the primary species, the fishery type (general harvest, trophy fish management, etc.) and other factors.
The deadline to provide comments is August 26, 2024
We encourage anglers to:
Draft Fisheries Management Plan 2025-2030
– Full plan, 1-365 Page(s) [PDF, 9.17 MB] Download DocumentPublic Comment Instructions
The document below is big, so it’s best to focus your attention on topics, waterbodies, or fish species that most interest you. Review the Table of Contents to see the major subjects.
The plan is divided into two major parts:
Part 1 of the plan covers statewide management of fisheries programs. Anglers with an interest in statewide topics can make comments on specific sections in Part 1 including:
Part 2 of the plan describes fishery goals and objectives for individual waters. Waterbodies are grouped together in 34 drainages shown on a map in Figure 17 on page 84. Waters will list a “primary management strategy” that sets the general approach for each species. Some waters will also have “secondary management strategies” that provide further details on size or catch objectives. Anglers can provide comments on specific waters by reviewing the drainage section and the strategies for specific lakes or river including:
Referrals to specific sections or pages in the plan are very helpful.
What Happens Next:
After the public comment period closes, Idaho Fish and Game staff will consider comments, and revise and update the draft plan. Afterward, the draft plan will be reviewed by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and consider whether to implement it at the November 7th, 2024 Commission meeting.
Thank you for your participation!
Public comment period closes at end of day on August 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. MDT.