Smallmouth Bass
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Southeast Idaho anglers, remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
April 25, 2022 - 12:08 PM MDT
If you like fishing in the Southeast Region, check out these latest changes to motor restrictions and fishing regulations.
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The opportunity to fish for some of the state’s biggest bass is now (and you don’t need to be a seasoned tournament pro to have a successful outing)
March 31, 2022 - 10:08 AM MDT
While both largemouth and smallmouth bass can be targeted during the majority of the calendar year, the first few weeks of April as water temperatures begin to rise marks perhaps the most exciting time to target trophy bass. All it takes is a little understanding of a bass’s habitat, their spawning cycle, water temperature dynamics and directions to a nearby fishery. Put it all together and you get a recipe for one heck of a weekend fishing for America’s most popular game fish.
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Low water levels and a late start to winter make for hard times on hard water
December 22, 2021 - 12:43 PM MST
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Fishery staff in the Southeast Region wants angler input on proposed changes to fishing regulations here and elsewhere in the state
August 18, 2021 - 4:59 PM MDT
The Southeast Region has 9 proposals for fishing regulation changes. Do you know what they are? Do you have comments to share? Questions? Start here to get the information you need!
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Ririe Reservoir fishing update
July 21, 2021 - 11:16 AM MDT
Fisheries biologists completed their annual kokanee monitoring effort on Ririe Reservoir in early June. We estimated the second highest catch rates since our annual monitoring program for kokanee began in 2015. Anglers are also reporting excellent catch rates for Smallmouth Bass when fishing points, boulder drop-offs, and rocky, steep banks.
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Check out Idaho's warmwater fishing destinations
June 15, 2021 - 10:20 AM MDT
In Idaho, those waters that support trout, steelhead and salmon might get most of the attention, but the those that support warmwater fish are no slouches.