Regulations & Licenses

Idaho statewide daily bag limits for Kokanee salmon generally allow twenty-five fish, though individual waters have exceptions.

Idaho Fish and Game sets a default daily limit of six trout across species such as rainbow and cutthroat for waters without specific posted rules.

Idaho sturgeon fishing regulations require anglers to keep white sturgeon fully submerged in water to prevent fatal injuries and protect populations.

Idaho sturgeon catch and release rules outline conservation methods to protect slow-growing fish populations on the Snake River.

Barbless hooks for Idaho white sturgeon protect fragile populations by minimizing injury and ensuring quick, safe releases.

White sturgeon conservation on the Snake River requires catch and release due to slow growth and historical commercial overfishing.

Idaho steelhead permit fees fund specialized conservation, hatcheries, and habitat restoration for anadromous rainbow trout.

The Idaho salmon permit grants legal rights to target and retain Chinook salmon during defined seasons and catch limits.

The Idaho Steelhead Permit grants anglers the legal right to target and harvest hatchery steelhead in designated waters.

Idaho fishing and hunting licenses cover separate outdoor activities and require distinct permits regulated by the state.