Nothing beats fishing in Idaho. Whether you’re thinking salmon or trout, the Gem State offers endless opportunities to make you happy. You can plan a day trip to a stream or lake, or book a weeklong fishing excursion. Add some hiking or white-water rafting, and Idaho is your playground. But before you pack your bags, spend some time researching online and you can find all that’s great about fishing in Idaho.
Start your journey with these helpful online resources:
Idaho Fish and Game Website
This site is stocked with information for fishermen and women of all experience levels. The site has pages for planning your excursions, licenses and rules, seasons, stocking, learning to fish and tournaments. The “Learn to Fish” page should be read by everyone, including children who are involved with the sport. Tournament schedules and results are posted, along with record fish statistics.
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Idaho’s Department of Parks and Recreation
This website offers opportunities to learn about native fish, and find parks set up for camping. With links to 16 park sites, anglers can plan to combine their fishing with nature walks, swimming, picnicking, and other activities.
Idaho Angler
This is a commercial site loaded with information. This site goes beyond its online store. With fishing reports, online guides, and blogs, the site is a treasure trove of information. Check out the travel section and the recommended destinations.
Apple and Google Apps
Both companies have apps for fishermen and women. These handy information centers bring vital information right to your cell phone. Advice for where, when, and how to fish is right at your fingertips. Topics covered include locations of Idaho’s waterways, weather forecasts, and fish species identification clues.
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