5
Regions
200+
Spots Listed
30+
Species
Idaho has 2,000 lakes, 3,700 alpine lakes, and 42 game fish species — more than any other inland state. From Pend Oreille's giant lake trout to the Salmon River's steelhead and Henrys Fork's legendary trout waters, Idaho is a fishing paradise.
Fishing Regulations
- Bull trout: catch-and-release only (no harvest).
- Special rules with gear/bait restrictions apply per water - check the regs book.
- Harvest of fish is encouraged for some species (see note).
9 species limits are shown per spot in the CatchTales app.
Pick a region below to explore its fishing spots.
Central Idaho & Salmon River Region
Salmon River Inlet, Clearwater, Lochsa, Selway
40 spots
Eastern Idaho & Yellowstone Region Region
Henrys Lake Inlet, Island Park, Teton River, South Fork Snake
40 spots
Northern Idaho & Panhandle Region
Lake Pend Oreille Inlet, Coeur d'Alene, Priest Lake, Hayden Lake
40 spots
Southeastern Idaho & Snake Plain Region
Snake River Inlet, Henrys Fork, American Falls Reservoir, Lake J9
40 spots
Southwestern Idaho & Boise Region
Boise River Inlet, Snake River, Payette River, Lucky Peak
40 spots
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