Idaho Fly Fishing
Fish Identification
The cutthroat trout is one of the most popular sport fish in the state. They feed aggressively, rising freely to dry flies. Fine leaders and small fly patterns are useful, but not necessary, for successful fishing. They also take nymphs, wet flies, bucktails, spinners, spoons, and natural bait such as worms or maggots. Lightweight fly and spinning setups are ideal for most streams and lakes. Heavier tackle is handy for the bigger cutthroat found in the large rivers and lakes of southeastern Idaho. ... [Read More]
Fish Identification
The rainbow is popular with Idaho anglers. They are widely distributed in accessible waters. They have a reputation for being strong fighters which makes them popular with novice and experienced anglers alike. There are as many ways to catch rainbow trout as there are fishing methods. Rainbow will take all types of bait and lures including trolling spoons, spinners, salmon eggs, corn, or even marshmallows. Many anglers use either fly casting or spinning equipment. Knowing what they commonly feed on in that specific area will help you to choose the right bait. Ice fishing for rainbows is also popular. Usually a bait of worms, maggots, or corn is suspended off the bottom. ... [Read More]
Panhandle Region Fishing Report
Coeur d'Alene Lake provides a diverse fishery for both cold and warmwater species. Kokanee fishing has been excellent this year with fish already exceeding 12 inches lake wide. Most anglers use a Jack-O-Lloyd type gang spinner with a wedding ring on a 1 ft. leader baited with white corn or maggot. A 000 dodger with a Cherry Bobber or orange Mepps spinner is also a good option. Try depths of 25 to over 50 feet depending on where the schools are holding. We stocked 26,310 Chinook salmon of Lake Sacagawea stock on June 13, 2005 in Carlin Bay. Chinook salmon fishing should be improving this year with greater numbers of both wild and hatchery fish in the lake. Summer patterns for chinook typically involve fishing Hotspot flashers with a fly or hootchie as terminal tackle, or a herring in a helmet with or without a dodger. Typical depths can range from 30 to 90 feet depending on where the thermocline is and where the chinook are staging in relation to kokanee schools. Best times for chinook ... [Read More]
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation - Lodging
This historic four-bedroom log home at Harriman StatePark has a modern kitchen, a rustic knotty-pineliving room with a stone fireplace and a screened sun porch. Perfect forthat once-in-a-lifetime fly-fishing vacation. It is fully furnished andrents for $190 per night for four adults. Additional adults up toa max ... [Read More]
MAT - Minority Outreach Programs (Idaho)
Sponsored educational clinics and events just for women: Hunter Ed; Big Game Hunting Clinics; Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle Skills Workshops; and Orienteering, Survival, Dutch Oven Cooking, and Fly Fishing Clinics. ... [Read More]
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation - Boating
Fly fishing float tubes are considered a vessel in Idaho and do need to have a Coast Guard Approved PFD and a sound producing device on board. They are exempt from registration. You need not carry a life jacket when on lakes smaller than 200 surface acres at natural high water. ... Childrenfourteen and under must wear an approved life jacket when they are aboard a boat19 feet in length or less whenever the boat is underway or under power. Thisapplies to manually propelled boats such as canoes and rafts in addition topowerboats, sailboats, personal watercraft (jet skis) and fishing float tubes. ... [Read More]
Biography - Idaho's First Lady
The Governor and Mrs. Kempthorne have been married since 1977 and value spending time with their two adult children, Heather and Jeff, who both live in Boise. Aside from her volunteer work Mrs. Kempthorne enjoys whitewater rafting, fly fishing, reading, sewing, and home renovation. ... [Read More]
IDFG Offices / Regions
Adventures abound, the gateway to the continental divide brings the best of what nature intended. Known to anglers everywhere for the best fly-fishing in the world, enjoy locations from the Henrys Fork of the Snake River to Henrys Lake for Idaho's famous cutthroat trout. Idaho's "once in a lifetime" game species such as the moose can be found roaming thoughout the valleys below the awe inspiring Grand Teton Mountains. ... Home to Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, the Clearwater Region boasts high and fast adventure for all interests. Trophy elk hunting in some of America's largest wilderness and primitive areas, accessible only by foot or horseback continues to challenge even the most experienced hunters. The area's world famous steelhead fishing offers endless hours of pleasure. ... [Read More]
Magic Valley Region Fishing Report
The Magic Valley hosts several well known stream trout fisheries including: Silver Creek, Big Wood River, Little Wood River, and the Upper South Fork of the Boise River. Silver Creek, Big Wood River, and Little Wood River provide fishing opportunities for rainbow and brown trout. The Upper South Fork of the Boise provides angling for rainbow trout and fall kokanee. Fishing techniques commonly used on stream fisheries in the region include fly fishing, casting small lures, and drifting bait. Summer fly fishing enthusiast often take advantage of dry fly fishing opportunities using various mayfly, caddis fly, and terrestrial insect imitations. Those casting lures use various spinners and spoons such as panther martins and rooster tails. Night crawlers and power bait are commonly used by bait anglers. ... [Read More]
Idaho's Harriman State Park
Meandering nine miles through park meadows and forests, the Henrys Fork of the Snake River flows gently year-round, because of warm springs in the area. One third of the Rocky Mountain trumpeter swan population winters here. Trumpeter swans are the largest of North American waterfowl and the world’s heaviest flying bird. The fly fishing on this stream is world famous. ... Fishing on the Henrys Fork within the park opens on June 15th as does horse rentals. Historic tours of the famous "Railroad Ranch" are available each weekend during the summer. Most park trails are open, with exception of some in the Harriman Wildlife Refuge which will remain closed until July 1st due to elk calving. ... [Read More]
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