Fishing Report: July/August 2020

Summer fishing is in full swing across Idaho. Opportunities abound for species like bass, bluegill and catfish, while conditions are improving for chasing trout in rivers, streams and high mountain lakes. Here are some updates…

Fishing Report: May/June 2020

Late spring is a great time to be an angler in Idaho. No matter what species you like to catch, options are plentiful for chasing trophy trout, post-spawn bass, hungry panfish and more—and you can’t…

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…