March is traditionally one of the trickiest months for fishing in our region. With unpredictable weather and a transition from winter and ice fishing to early spring patterns, bite windows can be hit-or-miss. One strategy I like to employ this time of year is targeting fisheries, or areas, with a variety of species. That way,…
Local mental health agency A Body & Mind Health Services (ABM) is hosting its sixth annual Hooked on Mental Health event Saturday, April 13, at Parkcenter Pond in Boise. This all-ages fishing event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Fishing permits for the event will be provided by Idaho Fish & Game at no cost to community…
In the pale morning light, the ghostlike outline of Sugarloaf Island appeared, quickly vanishing into the mist as our snowmobiles sped by. I had ice fished Lake Cascade many times, but never like this—and I was looking forward to what other firsts this day might bring. The maiden snowmobile ride of my ice fishing career…
Are you or someone you know a breast cancer survivor or currently undergoing breast cancer treatment? If so, Casting for Recovery invites you to apply for its 17th annual Southwest Idaho retreat, happening June 7-9. Casting for Recovery is a national support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. During the retreat, an all-female staff…
One of the strangest winters in recent memory continues, as the freezing temperatures of early January now seem like the distant past. February has been unseasonably mild, and the springlike weather has brought runoff and deteriorating ice conditions along with some earlier-than-usual open water opportunities. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are some ideas…
Winter came late this season, but it has finally arrived with a vengeance. Mid-January brought heavy snowfall and some frigid temperatures to our region, complicating many fishing options across southern Idaho. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are some locations and conditions to keep in mind: Magic Reservoir (Ice Fishing) After a few down,…