Want To Fish In Idaho?

Idaho has some of the best fishing in the West, including Chinook salmon and Steelhead trout.

• An Idaho fishing license valid for the year you want to fish. Different licenses are issued to residents and nonresidents.
• A special resident permit is needed to fish for salmon or steelhead. Nonresidents can purchase a 3-day nonresident permit, which includes a fishing license.
• A two-pole permit is available for resident anglers who want to fish with two poles. Nonresidents can buy a permit to fish with 2 poles as well.

For information about where, what and when to go on your next fishing trip, use the links provided here, or go to specific sections listed on the Fishing Page, or on the Family Fishing Waters pages.

Check the fish stocking section for Idaho waters where we've stocked fish.

Plan your Idaho fishing adventure with the Idaho Fishing Planner, an interactive tool that provides everything an angler needs to know.