Fishing conditions remain ideal across much of southern Idaho, with a wide variety of species and waterways available. As we hit the sweet spot between summer and fall, here are a few destinations to keep in mind: Big Wood River (Trout) An often-overlooked fishery about two hours northeast of Boise, the Big Wood River…
It’s a great time to be an angler in Idaho! With everything from rivers and large reservoirs to small ponds and alpine lakes available, it’s mostly a question of where and how you want to catch fish. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Snake River & Reservoirs (Sturgeon, Catfish, Bass) Sturgeon fishing…
From toothy tiger muskie at Little Payette Lake to angler-friendly flows in local rivers, there is no shortage of places to fish this month. Here are some cool fishing holes to escape to as Idaho’s summer heat sets in: Little Payette Lake (Tiger Muskie) As detailed my recent column, tiger muskie season is on at…
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…
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…