Hardwater fishing is in full swing! Ice fishing is a unique and awesome Idaho adventure that can lead to some memorable catches. As of this writing, the following lakes have safe ice across southwest Idaho: Lake Cascade. Home to famed jumbo yellow perch, rainbow trout and usually a few surprises, Cascade is perhaps the most…
I recently had the good fortune of landing in the Idaho state record book. I was ice fishing at Grasmere on December 12 when I caught a 20-inch, 2.27-pound Lahontan cutthroat trout. It is an honor and a blessing to catch such a beautiful fish! Lahontan cutthroat are very rare in Idaho—they are only found…
It has been a chilly holiday season thus far, but those bitter mornings and frosted windshields do come with a benefit—we have safe ice on several fisheries, a few weeks ahead of what we’d see in a typical year. Here are some pointers on where and how to enjoy the early ice. As always, safety…
Fall in Idaho is a great season for multispecies action. Rivers are typically running low, which means fish will congregate in the most favorable remaining habitat. Reservoirs also have hot spots, usually related to underwater structure like a rockpile, ledge or drop-off that attracts both panfish and their predators—especially bass, which move into deeper water…
Local mental health agency A Body & Mind Health Services will host its second annual ‘Hooked on Mental Health’ event Saturday, October 10 at the Caldwell Rotary Pond. Anglers of all ages are invited to participate beginning at 8 a.m. Fishing permits for the event are being provided by Idaho Fish & Game at no…
Early fall provides some of the best, most diverse fishing of the year in Idaho. Whether you like to chase bass and trout, rustle up some crappie for the frying pan or wrestle a giant sturgeon, the Gem State has you covered. Here are some ideas for your next fishing trip: STURGEON There’s no bigger…