Idaho Free Fishing Day (2026) — June 13 & Silver Creek, Henry's Fork Spots

ID 2026 free fishing day. Henry's Fork Railroad Ranch, Silver Creek, Salmon River, Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Idaho offers a Free Fishing Day — try the ID fishing license waters free!

2026 Idaho Free Fishing Day

DateTypeNotes
June 13, 2026 (Saturday)Free Fishing DayNo license or salmon/steelhead permit needed

Best Spots

WaterRegionSpeciesWhy Go
Henry's ForkIsland ParkRainbow, brown troutWorld-famous dry fly water — Railroad Ranch!
Silver CreekSun ValleyRainbow, brown troutTNC preserve — spring creek perfection
Salmon RiverStanley/SalmonChinook, steelhead, troutRiver of No Return — biggest wilderness
Lake Coeur d'AleneN IdahoChinook, kokanee, bassStunning mountain lake
South Fork BoiseBoise areaBrown, rainbow troutUrban-accessible blue-ribbon tailwater

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