FishKillFlea Idaho is fly fishing's promised land — Silver Creek, Henry's Fork, the River of No Return (Middle Fork Salmon), steelhead on the Clearwater, and Lake Coeur d'Alene's mountain beauty. Whether you hold an ID fishing license or out of state Idaho fishing license, the Gem State delivers world-class angling across 3,100 miles of rivers and 2,000+ lakes.
Legendary Rivers
| River | Region | Species | Why Famous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Fork | Island Park | Rainbow, brown trout | Railroad Ranch — world's premier dry fly water |
| Silver Creek | Sun Valley | Rainbow, brown trout | TNC spring creek — sight-casting paradise |
| Middle Fork Salmon | Frank Church Wilderness | Cutthroat, chinook, steelhead | River of No Return — 100-mile wilderness float |
| Clearwater River | N Idaho | Steelhead, chinook | Idaho's best steelhead — B-run giants |
| South Fork Boise | Boise area | Brown, rainbow trout | Blue-ribbon tailwater — near the capital |
| South Fork Snake | Swan Valley | Cutthroat, brown trout | Trophy Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat |
Premier Lakes
| Lake | Size | Species | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Coeur d'Alene | 30,000 acres | Chinook, kokanee, bass, pike | Stunning N Idaho mountain lake |
| Priest Lake | 25,000 acres | Mackinaw, kokanee, cutthroat | Remote N Idaho — pristine |
| Lake Pend Oreille | 94,000 acres | Kamloops rainbow, mackinaw, bass | Deepest lake in NW US — 1,150 ft! |
| Cascade Reservoir | 28,000 acres | Perch, rainbow, coho | Excellent ice fishing |
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Targets | Prime Spots | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | Steelhead A/B runs, salmonfly pre-hatch | Clearwater, South Fork Boise | March steelhead = prime time |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Salmon runs, dry fly paradise | Henry's Fork, Silver Creek, Middle Fork | June salmonfly hatch on South Fork Boise! |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Fall steelhead, brown spawners | Clearwater, South Fork Snake | October streamer fishing — trophy browns |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Ice fishing, winter steelhead | Cascade, Pend Oreille, Clearwater | Ice perch Cascade; winter steel Clearwater |
Fishing in Neighboring States
Montana for Missouri River blue-ribbon, Wyoming for Yellowstone cutthroat, Oregon for Deschutes steelhead, Washington for Columbia River, or Nevada for Pyramid Lake Lahontan cutthroat.
A 1-day Idaho fishing license non-resident is just $13.50 — try it! See full costs or buy your license.