I’ll be honest—December has been a tough month for fishing. Admittedly (at least for me), that has a lot to do with the ice conditions (or lack thereof). As of this writing, there are precious few lakes available for ice fishing, especially on the western side of the state. As you plan your next outing,…
Southwest Idaho’s largest fly-fishing event is coming to Expo Idaho on January 5 and 6. The 19th Annual Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, hosted by the Boise Valley Fly Fishers (BVFF), will feature presentations by national speakers, local guides, renowned fly tyers and more. Attractions also include an indoor casting pond and exhibitors showcasing the…
Fishing options are in a state of transition across southern Idaho as cooler temperatures and shorter days are giving us our first taste of winter. While it’s not yet cold enough for ice fishing, there are plenty of viable open water options for the anglers who aren’t ready to put their tackle away yet. As…
For years, I’ve been fascinated by the redfish, a saltwater gamefish found along the Atlantic Coast. I tried to fish for reds once in Florida, but a tropical storm foiled my plans. So, on a recent trip to South Carolina, I jumped at the opportunity to track down this bucket-list species. Based on my research,…
September might be my favorite fishing month in southern Idaho. Just about everything is biting this time of year. River flows are ideal in many trout streams; bass are putting on the feedbag to prep for the winter months ahead; and panfish action usually picks up at places like Lake Cascade and C.J. Strike. As…
August can be a tricky month for fishing in southwest Idaho. The heat is often intense and weed buildup is a problem in many fisheries. But we are finally seeing more reasonable summer temperatures, most river flows have slowed to ideal levels, and there are plenty of places to beat the summer heat at higher…