Idaho Fish and Game is inviting burbot anglers to take part in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program – an effort that ...

Tip of the week: While “playing a fish” is fun for the anglers, it’s not good for the fish, especially in hot weather. While it goes against the instincts of most sportsmen to horse a fish in, that’s ...

RATHDRUM, Idaho — In Idaho, the second Saturday of June is reserved as the state’s only Free Fishing Day. This year, cast a line into the water June 14 without the purchase of a fishing license and ...

Idaho’s rivers have long been a haven for anglers chasing the thrill of landing a Chinook salmon, but 2025 has brought some big changes to the fishing scene, especially on the South Fork Salmon River.

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho waters are in for quite the delight, as a rough million fingerling kokanee will make their way around the state. According to Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG), the new captive ...

There are thousands of mountain lakes spread throughout the state. If you’re an adventurous angler, or just willing to go beyond the beaten path to Idaho’s most famous fishing destinations, you can ...