Jumbo Perch with Cascade Ice Fishing Outfitters

In the pale morning light, the ghostlike outline of Sugarloaf Island appeared, quickly vanishing into the mist as our snowmobiles sped by. I had ice fished Lake Cascade many times, but never like this—and I…

Casting for Recovery Seeks Applicants for 2024 Retreat

Are you or someone you know a breast cancer survivor or currently undergoing breast cancer treatment? If so, Casting for Recovery invites you to apply for its 17th annual Southwest Idaho retreat, happening June 7-9.…

Local Fishing Report: February 2024

One of the strangest winters in recent memory continues, as the freezing temperatures of early January now seem like the distant past. February has been unseasonably mild, and the springlike weather has brought runoff and…

Local Fishing Report: January 2024

Winter came late this season, but it has finally arrived with a vengeance. Mid-January brought heavy snowfall and some frigid temperatures to our region, complicating many fishing options across southern Idaho. As you plan your…

Local Fishing Report: December 2023

I’ll be honest—December has been a tough month for fishing. Admittedly (at least for me), that has a lot to do with the ice conditions (or lack thereof). As of this writing, there are precious…

Fly-Fishing Expo Coming to Boise

Southwest Idaho’s largest fly-fishing event is coming to Expo Idaho on January 5 and 6. The 19th Annual Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, hosted by the Boise Valley Fly Fishers (BVFF), will feature presentations by…