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

Here’s how you can get dialed in for ice fishing and find a popular (and safe) destination near you

Friday, November 25, 2022 - 10:12 AM MST

One of the hottest opportunities (figuratively speaking) to catch fish this winter is ice fishing. Ice fishing is exactly what it sounds like: Armed with nothing more than a rod, some basic bait and tackle, a valid Idaho fishing license and a well-placed hole in the ice, anglers can find a relatively inexpensive and exciting way to stay busy during the colder months.

Ice Fishing in Idaho Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules
Statewide trout stocking highlights for November 2022

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 12:25 PM MDT

We asked our Fish and Game hatchery staff to boil down some of the most notable stocking highlights coming to your local fishery this November.

Fish Stocking and Schedules Fishing Learn to Fish Fishing Seasons and Rules
Crystal Springs Pond in Bingham County to be drawn down for the winter

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 4:40 PM MDT

Over the past couple of years, the aquatic vegetation in Crystal Springs Pond has become extremely dense throughout the pond, making it difficult to fish. Beginning Oct. 31, this pond will be slowly drawn down over the course of a week to help reduce this nuisance vegetation.

Southeast Region Fishing Family Fishing Waters Fishing Seasons and Rules
Park it right there! Idaho Fish and Game and Itafos provide new parking lot for Upper Blackfoot River anglers

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 4:17 PM MDT

Anglers who love fishing the Upper Blackfoot River in southeast Idaho have something else to be happy about besides catching beautiful cutthroats and rainbows: a new parking area to make parking and river access easier and safer!

Southeast Region Access Yes! Hunting and Fishing Access Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Cutthroat Trout
October trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

Friday, September 30, 2022 - 4:02 PM MDT

Nothing like the fall for some fishing fun! The Southeast Region will be receiving over 113,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at various locations during October! This is no trick… it is all treat!!

Southeast Region Fishing Family Fishing Waters Fishing Seasons and Rules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Cutthroat Trout Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
Data shows increasing numbers of walleye at Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston

Monday, September 26, 2022 - 2:50 PM MDT

Walleye have spread throughout the Columbia River basin following an unauthorized introduction to Lake Roosevelt in the mid-20th century. These fish have remained downstream of Idaho’s salmon and steelhead rivers until recently.

Clearwater Region Steelhead Fishing Steelhead Seasons and Rules Wild Salmon and Steelhead Public Input: Fall Chinook Salmon Fisheries in the Snake and Salmon Rivers Fishing Fishing Seasons and Rules Walleye (Sander vitreus) Steelhead Trout
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)

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