Press Releases

Sneaker males: Not all male Chinook have the same life history and spawning habits

Chinook salmon have complicated and highly variable life histories driven by environmental factors, growth and genetics. Normally, these fish spend several years foraging in the Pacific Ocean before returning as adults to their natal freshwater streams to spawn. However, sometimes nature has ways to avoid “putting all of your eggs in one basket," and Chinook are an example of that. 

Campers report food-conditioned bears in Wood River Valley and Fairfield campgrounds

Biologists with Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region received reports over the July 4th holiday weekend of black bears getting into camp sites in both the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and in the Fairfield Ranger District.

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishery Update (7/5/2022): Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River Fisheries

Clearwater Regional Fisheries Manager, Joe DuPont, gives his weekly Chinook fishing update on the Clearwater River Return, Rapid River Run, Hells Canyon, and Lochsa River fisheries.

Instructor-led hunter education courses coming up in Southwest Idaho for July and August

Southwest Idaho currently has nine instructor-led courses slated to start in July and August, with more to come.

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update: 7/5/2022

Hi everybody, I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4^th of July! Hopefully that involved some time on the water. Below is the weekly upper Salmon River Chinook update:

July 5, 2022 - South Fork Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a great holiday weekend. If you made it out to the South Fork Salmon this weekend – I’m jealous! I didn’t get a chance to make it out there, but it sounds like it was a wonderful weekend for those who did.

Ready. Set. Fish! Trout are headed to Panhandle waters in July

If you're looking for a good excuse to enjoy the sunshine and your favorite drink while soaking a line, look no further. More fish are on their way to the Panhandle in July! 

Repeated black bear activity has been reported in the Hayden View and Canfield area of Coeur d’Alene

Officers with Idaho Fish and Game in the Panhandle have received multiple calls over the past few weeks about black bear activity near Canfield Mountain, in the Hayden View Drive and Packsaddle Drive area, just north of Dalton Gardens.
 

July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license!   Over 11,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout are headed to various southeast Idaho fisheries during July.  Fish on!

Camping will not be allowed at Boise, Nampa and McCall offices for elk tag sales

To prevent disruption of public service and ensure fair and orderly sales of capped elk zone tags, Idaho Fish and Game will not allow camping at its Boise Headquarters Office, or Nampa and McCall Regional Offices.

Grizzly bear and livestock incidents in the Panhandle Region continue to be a challenge

Idaho Fish and Game staff were recently notified of livestock that were killed in late-June in the Panhandle.

July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

 There are few better ways to beat the summer heat than to head to the water with fishing pole in hand. Here are the locations around the Upper Snake Region that will be loaded with fish this July. 

Time to bring home some walleye from Lake Pend Oreille!

It’s early summer, and walleye in Lake Pend Oreille are on the move along the northern shoreline of the lake. The lake water has warmed, walleye are feeding after spawning and fish are becoming more active.
 

Idaho Fish and Game rescues a sturgeon from canal in Blackfoot

Here's a fish story for you:  a white sturgeon nearly 5 feet long was rescued from a narrow canal in southeast Idaho and released to the Snake River.

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July

Fish and Game staff will be stocking 45,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout across the Southwest Region in July.

Rainbow trout stocking schedule for July 2022 in the Magic Valley Region

Hatchery personnel from Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Region will be stocking approximately 30,700

Clearwater Region waters to be stocked in July

Over thirteen thousand fish will be stocked at eight different locations in the Clearwater Region this July. Pack some sunscreen, a cooler and some fishing gear and prepare to have some quality fishing time on the water this July. Fishing can be a fun, family summer activity --great for creating new memories! 

How to camp safely in bear country and avoid unwanted encounters

Before you head to the hills, Fish and Game wildlife biologists remind everyone to be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, when camping over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond, and use these tips to avoid attracting bears to your campsite.