Spring is officially upon us! Mother Nature is still throwing us a few curveballs with the weather, but for the most part, things are warming up and trending in the right direction, with prime fishing season just around the corner. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are a few local waters to keep in…
Some say fishing boils down to luck. Others insist it’s defined by skill. But some catches, I am convinced, are written in the stars. This is a story about one such fish. It began with my wife Anna suggesting a family trip to Lake Havasu. We went once before and had a great time—including a…
March is traditionally one of the trickiest months for fishing in our region. With unpredictable weather and a transition from winter and ice fishing to early spring patterns, bite windows can be hit-or-miss. One strategy I like to employ this time of year is targeting fisheries, or areas, with a variety of species. That way,…
Local mental health agency A Body & Mind Health Services (ABM) is hosting its sixth annual Hooked on Mental Health event Saturday, April 13, at Parkcenter Pond in Boise. This all-ages fishing event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Fishing permits for the event will be provided by Idaho Fish & Game at no cost to community…
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 was looking forward to what other firsts this day might bring. The maiden snowmobile ride of my ice fishing career…
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. Casting for Recovery is a national support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. During the retreat, an all-female staff…