More than 80 years ago on the pristine waters of Lake Päijänne in Finland, a fisherman named Lauri watched from his boat as large predatory fish attacked schools of minnows. Time after time, he noticed, the hunter would hone in on prey that swam with an off-kilter wobble. It was a discovery that would forever…
June is upon us, and with Memorial Day weekend in the rearview, pretty much all Idaho waters are open for business. Here’s a look at some top destinations to chase big fish across the Gem State: Henry’s Lake (Trout) Located about 5 hours from Boise near Yellowstone Park, Henry’s Lake is definitely on the outskirts…
May can be a magical month for fishing in Idaho. With the ice melted off reservoirs and warm water species switching into their summer feeding mode, there is no shortage of quality water to fish. Here are a few ideas for your next trip: C.J. Strike Reservoir (Mixed Bag) It’s variety hour at C.J. Strike.…
Prime fishing season is nearly upon us! Several area lakes are already turning on, and more will follow soon as temperatures stabilize. Read more about where the fish are biting in this week’s fishing report. But first, a few notes on upcoming fishing events: Brownlee Reservoir (Crappie, Catfish, Bass) Brownlee is a prime spring destination…