Fishing Report: March 2020

March is a great time to go fishing in Idaho. Ice fishing season is wrapping up, but our region is teeming with opportunities to catch trout, crappie, catfish, Kokanee salmon and more! Here are a…

Persistence Pays Off

I have a long-running joke with my fishing buddies, and it usually comes out when the action is less than stellar. I tell them I’ll never get skunked—not because I’m some great fisherman, but because…

The Miracle on Ice

We’ve all heard our share of crazy fish stories. But some must be seen to be believed—like the adventure I nicknamed the Miracle on Ice. I teach an annual ice fishing class through Tight Lines…

Fishing Report: January 2020

January is synonymous with ice fishing in Idaho, and the New Year has brought opportunities for local anglers to get out and enjoy the hardwater. I can officially recommend parts of Lake Cascade and Magic…

Fishing Report: November 2019

Options abound for fishing Idaho waters in November. Warm weather on the western side of the state has led to great conditions for river and reservoir fishing, while ice fishing season is under way at…

Fishing Report: October 2019

October is a transition month for fishing conditions across our region. As cooler weather sets in and stream flows taper off in most local rivers, many anglers will turn their attention to trout until ice…