Fishing Seasons and Rules

Official seasons and rules for fishing in Idaho

2022 - 2024 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules

– Full booklet, pages 1-68, [PDF, 6.7 MB] – First Edition

The 2022 - 2024 Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet is available as a full download, or by section below.

2022-2024 Sections:

Contact Info, Table of Contents
– Pages 4 -7, [PDF, 700 KB]
Region Maps and Special Rules Waters
- Panhandle
  – Pages 8-11, [PDF, 535 KB]
- Clearwater
  – Pages 12-16, [PDF, 810 KB]
- Southwest
  – Pages 17-21, [PDF, 1,030 KB]
- Magic Valley
  – Pages 22-28, [PDF, 1,207KB]
- Southeast
  – Pages 29-32, [PDF, 578 KB]
- Upper Snake
  – Pages 33-37, [PDF, 805 KB]
- Salmon
  – Pages 38-40, [PDF, 505 KB]
Steelhead and Salmon Information
– Pages 41-46, [PDF, 606 KB]
Steelhead and salmon anglers:

Steelhead and salmon seasons are as printed in the brochure. Keep in mind, seasons can change quickly. View our steelhead and Chinook and coho seasons and rules page sfor additional information.

Download steelhead and salmon section
General Fishing Information
– Pages 47-57, [PDF, 750 KB]
Fish Identification
– Pages 58-61, [PDF, 388 KB]
Residency Requirements, Fees
– Pages 62-67, [PDF, 466 KB]
Fish Consumption Advisory
– Page 68, [PDF, 239 KB]

Notice:

Fees and rules may change. It is your responsibility to be aware of changes since these seasons and rules were printed. Please see the fee schedules in the License, Tag and Permit Fees section for current prices.

Other Rules Information

Agency Guidance Documents - A transparency resource center for agency policies, procedures, interpretations, and/or guidance documents.

News

Statewide trout stocking highlights for September 2022

Monday, August 29, 2022 - 8:52 AM MDT

Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 161,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this September. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing hole?

Fish Stocking and Schedules Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules Learn to Fish Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
F&G director issues conservation closure for sturgeon fishing on portion of CJ Strike Reservoir

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - 2:13 PM MDT

Citing a need to protect sturgeon amid abnormally low dissolved oxygen levels and high water temperatures on a portion of CJ Strike Reservoir, Idaho Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever on Wednesday, Aug. 24 signed a conservation closure order for sturgeon fishing in the portion of the Snake River arm between Canyon Creek and Rattlesnake Creek, effective Friday, Aug. 26 until Sept. 25, unless reservoir conditions improve sooner.

Southwest Region Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules White Sturgeon (Snake and Salmon Rivers) (Acipenser transmontanus)
10 reasons to keep fishing (or learn to fish) during late summer

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 12:47 PM MDT

Savvy anglers know there are many reasons to fish this time of year, and if you’re a beginner, reasons to start fishing, or expanding on your knowledge if you’re a novice. Here are 10 reasons why fishing is great during summer, and into fall.

Fishing Learn to Fish Fishing Seasons and Rules
August trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 3:31 PM MDT

Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Over 10,000 trout are headed to Southeast Region fisheries. Fish on!

Southeast Region Fishing Family Fishing Waters Fishing Seasons and Rules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Ain’t No Mountain (Stream) High Enough: A guide to finding the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 12:36 PM MDT

It doesn’t matter how small or narrow a creek is. Chances are, there are fish to be caught and memories to be made. If you’re new to the concept of seeking out new mountain streams this summer, here are a few pointers to help find the perfect backcountry creekside fishing camp.

Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules
Homedale angler hoists up a new catch-and-release record, just an inch longer than his previous record

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 11:33 AM MDT

Congratulations to Jared Holt of Homedale for catching a new state catch-and-release record for flathead catfish from the Snake River in Owyhee County. Holt hauled up the behemoth catfish on July 9 on the Snake River. The fish measured 43 inches long, just an inch longer than the previous record-holding fish caught by none other than Holt himself back in 2020.

Record Fish in Idaho Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris)
July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

Friday, July 1, 2022 - 1:52 PM MDT

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!

Southeast Region Fishing Family Fishing Waters Fish Stocking and Schedules Fishing Seasons and Rules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

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