Panhandle Region | Idaho Fish and Game

The Panhandle of Idaho boasts three of Idaho’s big lakes and fish-filled rivers. These northern waters are home to coldwater natives, such as Westslope cutthroat, rainbow, and bull trout, as well as tiger muskie, lake trout, kokanee, chinook, and bass. Nine of Idaho’s eleven big game animals can be found in North Idaho – white-tailed deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bear, mountain lion, and wolves. The area is an outdoor enthusiasts playground.

News

Chinook seasons for South Fork Salmon, Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers open June 23

Friday, June 15, 2018 - 2:10 PM MDT

Fishing will be open seven days per week, but harvest share could be caught fast

Chinook Salmon Fishing Fish and Game Commission Southwest Region Clearwater Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Idaho resident hunters can apply for grizzly bear hunt June 15 through July 15

Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 9:17 AM MDT

One tag will be issued for a hunt in a portion of Eastern Idaho, and the drawing is limited to Idaho residents with a valid hunting license.

Big Game Hunting Controlled Hunt Information Controlled Hunt Information Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Grizzly Bear or Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
Anglers are needed to catch Chinook for research

Monday, June 11, 2018 - 2:19 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game stocks land-locked Chinook in lakes and reservoirs, and biologists are asking anglers to help them learn more about these fish in Anderson Ranch, Lucky Peak and Deadwood reservoirs in southwest Idaho and Spirit Lake in North Idaho.

Southwest Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Chinook Salmon Fishing Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Moose, Bighorn sheep and mountain goat results now available

Friday, June 8, 2018 - 9:42 AM MDT

Hunters can now check to see if they drew controlled hunt tags for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat. Results are posted through Fish and Game's licensing system at huntfishidaho.net for those who have already have an account.

Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Seasons and Rules Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Moose (Alces americanus) Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus)
Public comment period is open for proposed F&G rules requiring legislative approval

Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 3:40 PM MDT

People have until June 27 to enter their comments on these proposals. People can read the full proposals and comment by going to F&G's Rulemaking Page and filling out online comments.

Rulemaking Process Fish and Game Commission Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region
Fish and Game commission shortens Chinook fishing and bag limits on Lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 11:14 AM MDT

The Fish and Game Commission changed fishing to four days per week, Thursday through Sunday, on the Lower Salmon and Little Salmon rivers starting Saturday, June 9, and anglers will also have a reduced daily bag limit on that date. Two stretches of the Lower Salmon will also close at midnight on June 8 and not reopen this season, which are:

Chinook Salmon Fishing Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
F&G Commission sets Chinook seasons for South Fork Salmon, Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers

Monday, June 4, 2018 - 3:08 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game Commission on June 6 set the Chinook fishing seasons on the South Fork of the Salmon, Upper Salmon and Lochsa rivers to open June 23. Upper Salmon River, South Fork of the Salmon River and Lochsa River seasons and rules include:

Chinook Salmon Fishing Fish and Game Commission Southwest Region Clearwater Region Panhandle Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

Elevations in the Panhandle range from 1750 feet on the Kootenai River at the Canadian border to 7709 feet in the Selkirks.

Events

Jun21

Fishing Trailer at Jewel Lake on 6/21/18
Jun23

Fishing Trailer at Rose Lake on 6/23/18
Jun26

Fishing Trailer at Kelso Lake on 6/26/18
Jun28

Fishing Trailer at Cocolalla Lake on 6/28/18
Jun30

Fishing Trailer at Steamboat Pond on 6/30/18

Location

Panhandle Regional Office

2885 W. Kathleen Ave.

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Videos

Forest Grouse Primer

RiverWork: The Kootenai River

Family Tradition Kokanee

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