- Big fish, big fun: catfish are the Snake Rivers overlooked bounty
In fact, there are so many that Fish and Game captures catfish from the Snake River and transplants them into Treasure Valley ponds and elsewhere to provide more fishing opportunity Catfish are also available in many of the Snake River’s tributaries, including the Weiser, Payette and Boise Rivers, typically in the lower stretches
- Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) - Idaho Fish and Game
Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) Presence Present in Idaho: Yes Native to Idaho: Exotic
- Catfish a plenty in the Snake River [video] | Idaho Fish and Game
Catfishing doesn’t have a strong tradition in Idaho, but it could Fisheries biologist Joe Kozfkay is comfortable in saying there’s over a million catfish in the Snake River, CJ Strike, and Brownlee To show off this bountiful fishery, Kozfkay took a couple of young anglers fishing in the Snake River near Parma
- Idahos top spots for big fish; here is where the lunkers lurk
Idaho has many destinations that have produced record fish, including state and world's records, and though we can’t guarantee you’ll catch one, we can point you to some places that are capable of producing trophy-sized fish
- Payette River WMA | Idaho Fish and Game
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, rainbow trout, and bluegill occur on the WMA ponds and in the Payette River Bass are the most popular game fish Six shallow ponds on the WMA were constructed for waterfowl nesting and are closed to all human activity, including fishing, from February 1 to July 31 Three gravel ponds on the Birding Island South side of the WMA are open to
- Small Ponds with a Big Purpose. How Small Is Too Small?
Channel catfish are ideal for small ponds, whether they stand as the pond's solitary sportfish or stocked with a mix of bluegill and bass If catfish remain the pond's sole gamefish, a steady ration of fatheads or other forage will enhance growth
- Swan Falls Reservoir | Idaho Fishing Planner
Swan Falls Reservoir offers fishing opportunity is a unique canyonlands environment Most anglers target smallmouth bass via boat Most facilities are managed by Idaho Power Corporation
- Certified Weight Fish Records - Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and GameHome Fishing Record Fish in Idaho
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