Young angler lands a new state record chiselmouth. Also, what is a chiselmouth?

While fishing on June 8 along the Salmon River up near the town that shares the same name, Akeley hooked a fish that might’ve been considered small by even stocked rainbow trout standards. But the fish on the end of her line was no trout — in fact, this fish was a native Idaho species, the chiselmouth.

Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 7/8/2026

July 8, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update

2027 Art Contest: Design next year’s hard card

Idaho Fish and Game are now accepting art submissions for the 2027 durable hard card licenses — your chance to have your work featured on a collectible that hunters and anglers carry with them all year long.

Fish and Game stocking jack Chinook salmon in New Meadows pond

Looking to reel in a salmon without heading to the river? Idaho Fish and Game is stocking Meadow Creek Pond with about 100 surplus jack Chinook salmon this week, giving anglers a rare opportunity to catch these tasty fish close to home.

SF Salmon River Chinook salmon fishery to open seven days per week

Beginning July 8, the Chinook salmon fishing season on the South Fork Salmon River will increase from four days per week to seven days per week. With water levels dropping and water temperatures increasing, this change is being implemented to increase the likelihood of reaching the harvest share.

F&G closes access to Boise River WMA due to Claremont Fire

Fish and Game’s Southwest Region has closed access to the Boise River WMA due to the Claremont Fire, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management’s temporary closures of BLM-managed public lands and trails within the Boise Foothills. Fish and Game staff have closed all gated access points to the WMA.

F&G Commission meeting July 15-16 in Jerome

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 15 and 16 at Fish and Game’s Magic Valley Regional Office at 324 South 417 East in Jerome. A public hearing will begin on July 15 at 7 p.m. MDT at the same location.