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Q. It is starting to feel like spring and I want to go fishing. What's open?
A. If you had left Idaho 20 years ago and just returned, you would be amazed at the number of fishing waters open year round now. Basically, if it is a lake, pond, reservoir or large river, it is probably open to fishing right now. If it is a smaller stream with trout, it probably will not be open to fishing until Memorial Day weekend. But, please take a few minutes to look at the fishing rules book, especially the "Exceptions" sections in each region.