Fishing in Idaho

Fishing Regulations in Idaho

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Idaho.

Idaho Fish and Game manages a deep bench of cold water, from wild and stocked trout to steelhead and salmon runs and the bass and panfish in the reservoirs. Many rivers carry their own seasons and gear or harvest rules, and steelhead and salmon are tightly managed, so check the regulations for your water before you keep a fish.

36 species with limits224 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

Salmon RiverHenrys Fork (Snake RiverClearwater RiverCoeur d'Alene RiverBoise RiverSalmon RegionSouthwest RegionClearwater Region

Applies to: American Falls Reservoir

American Falls Reservoir

Always open

Daily bag2

Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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