Idaho’s 2016 spring steelhead season opened January 1. To fish, anglers will need a 2016 Idaho fishing license and steelhead permit. Designated spring season steelhead fishing areas are located along the Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake, Clearwater, North Fork Clearwater, South … Continued
Idaho anglers are taking advantage of the mild winter to pursue steelhead, one of the state’s most sought after game fish. February of 2015 was the warmest on record in many parts of Idaho, and the mild weather contributed to … Continued
A newcomer is establishing itself in northern Idaho. Walleye, a staple of the Midwestern United States, have not historically been a part of the northern Idaho landscape. They have found their way into area waters fairly recently. Lake Pend Oreille, … Continued
The eggs of endangered Kootenai River white sturgeon are less likely to hatch on some of the surfaces that have been made more common by human, or anthropogenic, changes on the river, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report. … Continued
In 2011, kokanee salmon were stocked in Hayden Lake by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In two years, the salmon have grown to 16-18 inches, creating a popular fishery. In 2013, anglers started seeing breeding phase kokanee in … Continued