In August 2026, angler Benjamin Smith of Thatcher, Idaho, caught a new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout from the Bear River in Franklin County. Smith’s catch barely beats the recent record set by Caroline Langdale by 0.5 inches, who … Continued
For decades, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and its partners have worked to restore Wyoming’s four native cutthroat trout species. The Cody region is home to one of the species, the Yellowstone cutthroat trout. In the past, there have … Continued
As of March 3, anglers in Washington State can fish for bass, walleye, and channel catfish without daily catch or size limits from the mouth of the Columbia River 545 miles upstream to Chief Joseph Dam. An emergency rule approved … 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
Prior to the 19th century, the Great Lakes supported incredible numbers of wild Atlantic salmon. Overfishing, disease, parasitic lampreys, habitat loss, and other factors decimated the species. Present day Atlantic salmon restoration projects continue in the Great Lakes, although success … Continued