Idaho Fishing Resources


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Idaho Streamflows


NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
USGS = United States Geological Survey
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Silver Creek. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Silver Creek

Idaho Fish & Game information, click here.
USGS information, click here.

Big Wood River. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Big Wood River

Idaho Fish & Game information, click here.
USGS information, click here.
NOAA Forecast, click here.

Little Wood River. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Little Wood River

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USGS information, click here.

Big Lost River. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Big Lost River

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USGS information, click here.

Copper Basin. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Copper Basin

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Salmon River. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Salmon River

Idaho Fish & Game information, click here.
USGS information, click here.

Middle Fork Headwaters. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Salmon River Middle Fork Headwaters

Idaho Fish & Game information, click here.
USGS information, click here.
NOAA Forecast, click here.

Boise River South Fork. Photo Courtesy of Idaho Fish and Game
Boise River South Fork

Idaho Fish & Game information, click here.
USGS information, click here.

Snake River South Fork. Photo Courtesy of Bureau of Land Management Idaho
Snake River South Fork

Idaho Fish & Game information, click here.
USGS information, click here.
NOAA Forecast, click here.

Statewide Streamflow Tables & Additional Information


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Idaho waterdata.usgs.gov/id
Montana waterdata.usgs.gov/mt
Oregon waterdata.usgs.gov/or
Washington waterdata.usgs.gov/wa
Wyoming waterdata.usgs.gov/wy
United States of America waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt
NOAA Hydraulic Prediction water.weather.gov

Idaho Fishing Licenses


To fish in Idaho any person 14 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license.

Anglers younger than 14 do not need a license, but there is a small difference between resident and nonresident youth.

  • A resident child under 14 has their own separate fishing limit.
  • A nonresident child under 14 must be with someone who has a valid fishing license and their fish are included in the license holders fishing limit. However, a nonresident child may purchase their own license and have their own limit.

Special fishing permits are needed for some activities for both residents and non-residents:

  • Fishing for salmon and steelhead
  • Fishing with two poles.

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