September might be my favorite fishing month in southern Idaho. Just about everything is biting this time of year. River flows are ideal in many trout streams; bass are putting on the feedbag to prep for the winter months ahead; and panfish action usually picks up at places like Lake Cascade and C.J. Strike. As…
August can be a tricky month for fishing in southwest Idaho. The heat is often intense and weed buildup is a problem in many fisheries. But we are finally seeing more reasonable summer temperatures, most river flows have slowed to ideal levels, and there are plenty of places to beat the summer heat at higher…
As Captain Kyle Sandy motored away from Mile High Marina, the bustle of McCall faded into the peaceful stillness of our alpine surroundings. And after weeks of near-triple-digit heat in the Treasure Valley, the cool mountain air felt incredible! Upon arriving at our fishing grounds, Kyle, his wife Kathryn and I deployed four rods on…
Summer took a while to arrive, but it’s here in full force now! Hundred-degree days have become the norm across southern Idaho, so make sure to hydrate and protect yourself from the sun as you venture out. Fishing the morning/evening hours or heading to higher elevation are good ways to beat the heat. The good…
Springlike conditions are persisting across our region, with lots of wind, rain and thunderstorms in the mix. The hit-or-miss storms can make it hard to plan trips, but the fishing has been good whenever the weather cooperates. As you plan your next outing, here are a few ideas to get you started: Anderson Ranch Reservoir…
Spring fishing has arrived in full force! With warm temperatures and sunny skies, conditions are improving dramatically across southern Idaho, with quality fishing opportunities for largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, perch, catfish, trout and more! The next handful of weeks will bring some of the best fishing of the year. As you plan your…