Many visitors will travel to Idaho to catch the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, but there’s more for them to catch in Idaho.
Idaho Fish and Game has prepared a special guide for visitors so they can go fishing during their visit. A special webpage shows a map of the path of the eclipse, and nearly 100 fishing opportunities along that same path.
You can see it here at “Fish the Eclipse.”
The goal is provide a way for people to find cool places to fish before or after the eclipse. The online map is divided into four regions of the state that will be in its path.
Each region has different character, from the canyons, plains and peaks in Southwest Idaho to the mountain meadows in Eastern Idaho.
Within each region, there are four types of fishing waters highlighted: family fishing waters that are easily accessible and have simple fishing rules, destination lakes and reservoirs, backcountry hike-in lakes, and “gateway” waters that are destinations, as well as trailheads to nearby backcountry lakes.
The interactive maps provide details on each fishing spot, including ease of access, nearby services, and more. Fishing the eclipse is an economical activity for visitors. Daily fishing licenses start at $11.50 for residents and $12.75 for nonresidents. Nonresident youth ages 13 and under can fish for free if accompanied by an adult with a fishing license.
While the eclipse is the focal point of this special map and webpage, all anglers and travelers can use it to find great fishing destinations in Idaho for day trips, weekends or vacations.