Idaho Fish Reports

New certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout

Report Date: July 23, 2026 This new certified-weight record for Westslope cutthroat trout shocked fish biologists. When Luke Anderson of Moscow headed to the St. Maries River in search of Westslope cutthroat trout, setting a new state record was probably the last thing on his mind.

Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the middle and upper Imnaha River

Report Date: July 22, 2026 Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the middle and upper Imnaha River. Trout can be caught on a variety of flies and lures. Anglers targeting whitefish should drift weighted nymphs through deeper holes. Bass can be caught...

Typically slow

Report Date: June 23, 2026 Flows are a little higher than base flow and cold. Open year round with bait allowed. Annie Creek is typically always slow even in ideal conditions. This is due to low productivity and cold water. Annie Creek flows Most of the creek...

New state catch-and-release record lake trout

Report Date: June 23, 2026 Congratulations to Dylan Smith of Idaho Falls on his new state catch-and-release record lake trout. Smith was fishing on Payette Lake in McCall on May 2 when the 43.25-inch lake trout took the line for a sprint.

Some good PMD mayfly htaches

Report Date: June 22, 2026 Flows from the dam are around 144 cfs. Anglers can check flows here. No recent reports on hatches but there can be some good PMD mayfly htaches this time of year. ODFW is using a tagging study to evaluate trout distribution and...

Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good

Report Date: June 17, 2026 Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the middle and upper Imnaha River. Trout can be caught on a variety of flies and lures. Anglers targeting whitefish should drift weighted nymphs through deeper holes. Bass can be caught...

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