The Washington Sportsmen’s Show (Jan. 28 to Feb. 1) in Puyallup features a unique indoor “Steelhead River” and extensive fishing seminars, and the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo (Jan. 30 and 31) is a ...

Tip of the week: While “playing a fish” is fun for the anglers, it’s not good for the fish, especially in hot weather. While it goes against the instincts of most sportsmen to horse a fish in, that’s ...

Fly fishing Silver Bow Fly Shop says stonefly and worm nymphs, hot bead anything and streamer patterns will get it done this time of year. Don't overthink winter fly selections; usually, you just need ...

Good fishing was reported for the opening weekend on the Spokane River. Caddis and salmonflies have been hatching, This is the peak season for the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Flows are perfect, ...

Persistent drought has stressed popular fisheries in southeastern and eastern Idaho, setting up tougher trout fishing in 2026. Despite adequate high-elevation snowpack last winter, warm valley ...

RATHDRUM, Idaho — In Idaho, the second Saturday of June is reserved as the state’s only Free Fishing Day. This year, cast a line into the water June 14 without the purchase of a fishing license and ...

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power has added more than 70,000 rainbow trout to popular fishing spots along the middle of the Snake River, just in time for fall fishing. The utility company stated it released ...

BOISE, Idaho — Have you ever looked at an angler and thought, "I want to do that!" Well, look no further than Saturday's free fishing day across the Gem State. Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) hosts this ...

Riley Farden of New Plymouth was bow fishing for carp on the Snake River in southwest Idaho when he shot an arrow that not only hit its mark, it set a new state record for grass carp. The fish weighed ...