Idaho Fish and Game Home Free Fishing Day is an Idaho tradition that includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning rods, reels and tackle, and helping people learn to fish The day offers novice anglers a great opportunity to experience some of the wonderful fishing opportunities Idaho has to offer
Fishing | Idaho Fish and Game Idaho is graced with 26,000 miles of streams and rivers, more than 3,000 natural lakes, and a quarter-million acres of ponds and reservoirs Inhabiting those waters are 42 game fish species, from giant white sturgeon to wild trout, catfish to kokanee, and smallmouth bass to salmon and steelhead Most Idaho waters have year-round fishing seasons
Hunting | Idaho Fish and Game Hunting in Idaho runs the spectrum from plentiful upland game to highly coveted big game species Seasons are generally structured to provide a wide variety of hunting experiences with a strong emphasis on opportunity
Fishing Seasons and Rules | Idaho Fish and Game Fishing Seasons and Rules 2025-2027 Fishing Official seasons and rules for fishing in Idaho 2nd edition Download Full Brochure – Full brochure, pages 1-80 [PDF, 7 51 MB] Last updated 12-10-2025
Idaho Fishing Planner The Fishing Planner is a tool to explore fishing opportunities in Idaho You can find detailed information about Idaho’s waters, stocking reports, species, facilities, maps and rules
License, Tag, and Permit Costs – Nonresidents | Idaho Fish and Game License, Tag, and Permit Costs – Nonresidents To hunt and fish in Idaho you will need a license, and you may need a tag or permit Below is a list of licenses, tags and permits and how much they cost for an Idaho nonresident NOTICE: A Depredation Management Access fee is applied to all annual hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses
License, Tag, and Permit Costs – Residents | Idaho Fish and Game To hunt and fish in Idaho you will need a license, and you may need a tag or permit Below is a list of licenses, tags and permits and how much they cost for a resident of Idaho NOTICE: A Depredation Management Access fee is applied to all annual hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses Indicates "Resident Price-lock" prices