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Construction Delays Relocate Free Fishing

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:36:20 -0400

IDAHO FALLS-The free fishing event planned for Saturday, July 30 at the Ryder Park Pond just south of Idaho Falls, Idaho is being moved to the Gem Lake Boat Ramp due to construction delays at the newly developed Ryder Park Pond.

Raging Waters Change Idaho Free Fishing Day Plans

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:49:25 -0400

IDAHO FALLS - For a number of years, Free Fishing Day in Idaho Falls has meant lots of fun for kids catching fish in the portion of Willow Creek located in Freeman Park. Idaho Fish & Game (IDFG) would barricade a section of the creek to contain planted hatchery fish and the Elks Clubs would help kids experience the thrill of catching a fish, but this year water condition are just too high for safety or to allow for good fishing. Thanks to a bargain struck between IDFG and Idaho Falls Power, the Gem State Kids Pond will be opened early and all the fish that would have been planted in Willow Creek will instead be stocked at the pond. The Gem State Kids Pond is located south of Idaho Falls, near the Bonneville / Bingham County line.

Idaho fish and game news is now available

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:12:02 -0400

The May issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available.

This issue covers how Fish and Game biologists estimate big game populations. It explains to how aerial surveys account for animals that observers can't see from the air. The population estimates rely on statistical sampling methods - similar to the way the television industry uses a sampling of a few hundred viewers in the Nielsen ratings to find out what people are watching.

kids fishing day scheduled for hordemann pond in moscow

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:32:48 -0400

To help families with youths discover the joys of fishing, the 20th annual Kiwanis Kid's Fishing Day will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30, Moscow's Hordemann Pond.

Volunteers will be on hand to help young anglers, and Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailer will be stocked with rods and reels available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis.

spring chinook season to open this week

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:21:57 -0400

Idaho anglers will be able to start fishing for Chinook salmon on Saturday, April 23.

But this year's return of Chinook salmon appears to be late, and anglers shouldn't expect many fish to be in Idaho waters when the season opens.

Idaho Fish & Game Seeks Comments Regarding Potential Fishing Rule Changes

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:41:40 -0400

IDAHO FALLS - Idaho Fish and Game is beginning work on fishing rule changes for 2013, and looking for comments from anglers for rules that cover aspects of fishing other than seasons and bag limits. Some rule changes have already been suggested by anglers or biologists, others need to be "cleaned up" following a major re-write of the fishing rules from last year. Additional suggestions from the public are welcome.

Idaho's Palaniuk Wins 2010 BASS Federation Nation Championship

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:26:30 -0400

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. - Camping for three weeks out of the back of his truck while he prefished the Red River paid off for 22-year-old Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, in the BASS Federation Nation Championship presented by Skeeter and Yamaha.

Idaho's Palaniuk leads BASS Federation Nation Championship

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:21:08 -0400

SHREVEPORT-BOSSER CITY, La. - With limits hard to come by at the 2010 BASS Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats, Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, was one of the few competitors in the 55-angler field to dredge up a five-fish limit on Louisiana's Red River.

Federation's Golightly headed to Third Championship

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:34:48 -0400

The third time's the charm. - or so hopes Bill Golightly of Preston, Idaho. As a recent qualifier for the 2010 BASS Federation Nation Championship, Golightly is set for his third attempt at a Bassmaster Classic berth.

Hot Water Forces Location Change For Idaho's Take Me Fishing Trailer

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:12:07 -0400

REXBURG- The "Take Me Fishing Trailer" has been one of the Idaho Department of Fish & Game's (IDFG) most successful new program innovations in recent years. The concept is that wherever one of the trailers show up, free fishing and fun ensue for this who stop by. Dates and locations for the trailers have been advertised statewide and tens of thousands of bookmark/calendars were given out to Idaho schoolchildren before they headed home for the summer. Unfortunately, warm weather conditions at the start of August drove up water temperatures at one eastern Idaho fishing hole, forcing IDFG to make a last minute schedule change. The fishing trailer will not be going to the Rexburg City Ponds on Saturday, August 21. Instead the trailer and helpers will be heading to the Trail Creek Kids Pond outside of Victor on that day.

Come help the m k nature center celebrate its 20th anniversary

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:31:19 -0400

The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center celebrates 20 years of service this July.

The Nature Center is best known for the one-of-a-kind Face-to-Fish encounters it provides; hence the local references to "the Fish Park."

WDFW seeks nominees for focus group on marine fish in the western Strait

Tue, 11 May 2010 19:41:22 -0400

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations through May 28 for membership on its new Area 4B marine fish focus group for the western Strait of Juan de Fuca.

fishing season opens soon

Tue, 11 May 2010 19:39:23 -0400

The traditional opening of fishing season, and the official launch of summer in Idaho, is Saturday, May 29.

Unless listed under regional exceptions in the rule book, fishing is open on Idaho rivers and streams from May 29 through November 30. Most lakes and reservoirs, ditches and man-made canals are open year round.

sportsmen's fish fry

Tue, 11 May 2010 19:36:21 -0400

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will host the spring Magic Valley Sportsmen's Fish Fry, Chips and Tips beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Jerome Regional Office, 324 South 417 East, Highway 93 Business Park.

Idaho Fish & Game Sets Scoping Meetings for New Fishing Regs

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:10:07 -0400

IDAHO FALLS - The Idaho Department of Fish & Game will hold meetings across the Upper Snake Region over the next few weeks to discuss potential fishing rule changes. It's all part of the process for setting the 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules. After a first round of meetings to hear what the public has to say, the Department will develop a set of proposals to present for comment. Meetings are planned for Idaho Falls, Mackay, Driggs, and Island Park.