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Idaho Study Shows Catch-Release Trout Fishing During Low Water, High Temperatures Does Not Harm Trout Population Numbers

Nov 2, 2024 | columbiabasinbulletin.org | Martin Koenig |Idaho Fish

By Martin Koenig, Idaho Fish and Game Natural Resource Program CoordinatorLast summer was particularly dry and hot in much of Idaho, renewing concerns among some trout anglers about fishing when water temperatures climb. Anglers are often concerned that maybe they shouldn’t be fishing on the hottest days for fear that they might be reducing trout populations, but a recent study on Idaho rivers during a hot summer showed catch-and-release angling did not harm the trout population.
Dworshak Reservoir Produces Monster State Catch-Release Record Smallmouth Bass

Nov 2, 2024 | columbiabasinbulletin.org | Martin Koenig |Idaho Fish

By Martin Koenig, Idaho Fish and Game Natural Resource Program CoordinatorIt was a typical cold, December day in central Idaho with rain down low and snow in the mountains. While many anglers might have been thinking about ice-fishing, winter steelhead, or even putting a fresh coat of wax on their skis and hitting the slopes, Joey Walton had other plans: big Smallmouth bass. Knowing he had to make the long run across the reservoir, he set out early in search of a trophy.
Southern Idaho Angler Sets Another State Record Tiger Trout

Jul 3, 2024 | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Martin Koenig

MONTPELIER - Congratulations to Austin Christensen of Montpelier, Idaho on setting the latest Idaho state record fish. He was fishing Montpelier Reservoir on June 1st, when he hooked and landed a large tiger trout. At 27.25 inches long, Austin thought he just might have a chance at a record fish. The fish weighed 9.13 pounds on a certified scale, beating the previous record by over 3/4 pound.
See the pond, fish the pond

Jul 3, 2024 | bonnersferryherald.com | Martin Koenig

Urban ponds are a huge resource for Idaho anglers. There are over 60 just in the Southwest Region alone, and they’re common throughout the state. If your local city park has a pond, chances are good to excellent it has some fish in it. Fish and Game stocks rainbow trout in local ponds about half the year while water temperatures are cold enough. In addition, most ponds also have some "warmwater" fish, such as bass, sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed) and you might even find a yellow perch or crappie.
See the pond, fish the pond

Jun 27, 2024 | cdapress.com | Martin Koenig

Urban ponds are a huge resource for Idaho anglers. There are over 60 just in the Southwest Region alone, and they’re common throughout the state. If your local city park has a pond, chances are good to excellent it has some fish in it. Fish and Game stocks rainbow trout in local ponds about half the year while water temperatures are cold enough. In addition, most ponds also have some "warmwater" fish, such as bass, sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed) and you might even find a yellow perch or crappie.
Fish and Game unspools mystery of Idaho's fish record

Nov 9, 2023 | cdapress.com | Martin Koenig

Anyone who has looked over Idaho’s list of state record fish has likely noticed the issue with the largemouth bass from Anderson Lake. The 10-pound-15-ounce-fish has appeared on the list with no length or girth measurements. The angler’s name of “Mrs. M. W. Taylor” is a bit odd, and there isn’t even a date of catch, making it look downright suspicious. Despite these oddities, the lunker bass with scant information has stood as the record for over 60 years … until now.
COLD CASE CATCH NO MORE: The decades-old Idaho mystery of pioneering female angler and her 1948 record bass finally solved

Nov 4, 2023 | idahostatejournal.com | Martin Koenig

Anyone that has looked over Idaho’s list of State Record Fish has likely noticed the issue with the largemouth bass from Anderson Lake. The 10 pound 15 ounce fish has appeared on the list with no length or girth measurements. The angler’s name of “Mrs. W. M. Taylor” is a bit odd, and there isn’t even a date of catch, making it look downright suspicious. Despite these oddities, the lunker bass with scant information has stood as the record for over 60 years… until now.
Angler lands new catch/release record steelhead

Nov 2, 2023 | cdapress.com | Martin Koenig

Even on the best days, steelhead fishing is usually a game of long odds. But for those anglers willing to put in the work, they might just have a chance to experience something magical. In the early morning of Oct. 6, Kyriacos Panayiotou of McCall waded into the cool waters of the Clearwater River, Idaho's legendary steelhead mecca. Using a two-handed spey rod, he began searching the water, hoping a steelhead would grab the fly.
Clear food from sites to prevent bear sightings

Aug 24, 2023 | cdapress.com | Martin Koenig

While it is exciting to see a bear in the wild, it isn’t so wonderful to have one in your campsite or trashing your barbecue at midnight. Most conflicts with bears occur from July through September and are linked to careless handling of food and garbage. With thousands of campers, anglers, hikers and soon-to-be hunters venturing outdoors, Idaho Fish and Game reminds people that most conflicts can be avoided by being extra mindful of their food and garbage.
Fishing during low water and high temps does not harm trout

Jul 11, 2023 | idahopress.com | Martin Koenig

The last two summers were particularly dry and hot in much of Idaho, renewing concerns among some trout anglers about fishing when water temperatures climb. Anglers are often concerned that maybe they shouldn’t be fishing on the hottest days for fear that they might be reducing trout populations, but a recent study on Idaho rivers during a hot summer showed catch-and-release angling did not harm the trout population.