{"id":2095,"date":"2022-11-21T21:32:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T04:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tightlines208.com\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2022-11-21T21:33:55","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T04:33:55","slug":"local-fishing-report-november-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tightlines208.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/local-fishing-report-november-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Fishing Report: November 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

And just like that, it\u2019s winter! The cold weather came\nsuddenly and early this year, throwing some of the usual fall fishing patterns\nout of whack. But the cold snap has also provided unique opportunities across\nour region. As you plan your upcoming trips, here are some options to keep in\nmind: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snake River (Sturgeon) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fishing for bass and catfish slows down as temperatures drop.\nSturgeon, however, enjoy the cool, oxygenated water, and they are more active\nnow than they\u2019ve been in months. On a recent trip, my group landed four fish in\nfour hours\u2014not bad when you consider it takes 30 minutes or longer to land\nthese prehistoric giants. Our catches were all over seven feet long, and we\nlost one that was even bigger! Sturgeon can be caught on a variety of natural\nbaits, but a piece of cut fish that matches the local habitat is usually a good\nbet. Be sure to use heavy tackle and follow the Idaho Fish and Game regulations\nfor sturgeon fishing. All fish must be released, and they cannot be taken out\nof the water. Sturgeon are common between Twin Falls and Swan Falls. By the\nway, if you\u2019ve never been sturgeon fishing and want to learn the ropes, I recommend\na trip with Hammett Valley\nFishing Adventures<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boise River (Trout, Steelhead) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November is always a good month for trout fishing on the\nBoise River, and the cold weather hasn\u2019t done anything to slow that down. Rainbows\nand browns can be caught in deep holes and channels all along the river using\nspinners, spoons, Rapalas, flies or bait. Falling leaves can be a nuisance at\ntimes, but those should be thinning out soon. In addition to trout, the Boise River\nis now home to steelhead, courtesy of IDFG\u2019s annual in-town stocking event on November\n18. A permit is required to target and harvest steelhead out of the Boise (and\nother rivers). Check out my recent\npost<\/a> for more info on how to catch some Boise River steel! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice Fishing (Trout, Perch) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not often we\u2019re talking ice fishing in November, but\nthe winter blast has brought an early start to the hardwater season. Here\u2019s a\nrundown on fishable ice: <\/p>\n\n\n\n