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 few places to check out this spring: Hagerman Hatchery Area (Trout) The Hagerman Valley makes a great day trip, and…
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 I refuse to go home until we catch one. I’m only halfway joking. There have, of course, been times when…
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 208. As part of the class, students spend a day putting their lessons to use on the ice. The first…
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 Reservoir, with more fisheries likely to join the list soon. Magic Reservoir (Ice Fishing) Located a couple hours east of…
Options abound for fishing Idaho waters in November. Warm weather on the western side of the state has led to great conditions for river and reservoir fishing, while ice fishing season is under way at legendary Henry’s Lake. Here are a few ideas for your next fishing trip: Henry’s Lake (Ice Fishing) For those itching…
October is a transition month for fishing conditions across our region. As cooler weather sets in and stream flows taper off in most local rivers, many anglers will turn their attention to trout until ice fishing season arrives. You still have options, though—here are a few ideas to get you started: Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir…