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
Idaho Fish and Game (IFG) has reduced bag and possession limits on steelhead harvested in part of the Clearwater River drainage during the fall and spring seasons. The change takes effect when the fall steelhead harvest season opens Tuesday October … Continued
Idaho’s 2012 steelhead fishing season has begun with anglers reporting success on several waterways. Catch-and-release fishing seasons have opened or will open soon in parts of the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon rivers. Idaho considers rainbow trout longer than 20 inches … Continued
Chinook salmon fishing is picking up in Idaho’s Lower Salmon and Little Salmon fisheries on the Rapid River Hatchery Chinook stock. As river flows decrease, fishing is expected to continue improving. Several areas reported good fishing success during the holiday … Continued