Catch-and-release records are still open for these nine species: tiger muskellunge, Lahontan cutthroat; bullhead; tiger trout (brown/brook hybrid); golden trout; lake whitefish; flathead catfish; Gerrard rainbow (Pend Oreille); and S plake (brook/lake trout hybrid). That distinction belongs to a 3.56 pound slab caught on Brownlee Reservoir in 2003. The current Idaho certified weight state record largemouth is 10.94 lbs, caught on Anderson Lake by M.W. After a quick measurement and photo, Jon released the fish to fight another day. Ed O'Hara poses for a quick photo before releasing this 31-inch bull trout to claim the latest catch/release fishing record for Idaho's native char. The resulting boost in kokanee numbers has fueled much better growth for both Rainbow and Bull trout, and anglers are starting to see more trophy fish of both species. Idaho man hooks 'massive' cutthroat trout, breaks state record The list of current catch-and-release records: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish/records. Live release records. View all of Idaho's record fish and learn more about the program on our State Record Fish website. The Idaho catch-and-release record for Gerrard rainbow trout, also set at Pend Oreille Lake, is 36.5 inches. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Mark Randolph of Ahsahka was able to reel in a 21-inch Tiger Trout while fishing at Deer Creek Reservoir on May 9. Congratulations to Brett Jones, of Rock Springs Wyoming on a new catch-and-release state record rainbow trout! You have permission to edit this article. While both species are found in the Snake River, flathead catfish are much less common and are typically found from Brownlee Reservoir to Swan Falls Dam. You can cancel at any time. Check out the top Summer Day Trip Destinations! No credit card required. Taylor.

Bull Trout populations in Lake Pend Oreille have benefited from efforts to reduce the number of nonnative Lake Trout.

While harvesting bull trout is not allowed in Idaho, they are still eligible for catch/release records and are an exciting sport fish for many anglers.

Guidelines for submitting a catch-and-release record include: • Fish must be released alive.

Congratulations to Ed O'Hara of Hayden on landing the latest catch/release state record bull trout. Corey Comstock of Hayden set a record for catching a 24.5-inch Lake Whitefish while fishing at Lake Pend Oreille on May 11.

That’s an inch bigger than the previous record set in 2016. Strike Reservoir angler’s catch bested Idaho’s month-old white crappie record by 1.75 inches. Ed O'Hara for IDFG Ed O'Hara poses for a quick photo before releasing this 31-inch bull trout to claim the latest catch/release fishing record for Idaho's native char. Fishing usually turns on in late spring when waters temperatures rise above 60 degrees and catfish feed aggressively ahead of the spawning season. Jones caught the huge trout while fishing American Falls Reservoir on May 25, 2020. BRUNEAU — A C.J. Randolph’s new record surpassed the 2017 record by 4 inches. After a quick measurement and photograph, the record fish was released to claim a new catch/release state record for the species. O'hara landed the 31-inch native char while fishing Lake Pend Oreille over the weekend on Aug. 29. About four years ago Idaho’s biggest catch and release black crappie came out of the chain of lakes, and earlier this year, another state record … Two anglers set records for Channel Catfish this year. • Applications must be submitted within 30 days of the catch.
While some populations reproduce naturally, many lakes and ponds are stocked with catfish to provide consistent numbers of fish. Catch and Release Length Records for Non-game Fish. Measure the total length from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail, with lobes of tail squeezed together. Reed Monson of Meridian went on to break that record by catching a 33-inch fish at Lake Lowell on July 24. The fish was 34-inches in length. That website also has the state's record fish application form.

Congratulations to Jon Urban of Eagle on a new catch/release record black crappie from Crane Creek Reservoir.

Congratulations to Ed O'Hara of Hayden on landing the latest catch/release state record bull trout. 9 Idaho records for catch-and-release fishing still open, {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, COURTESY OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME, Watch now: Whitewater rafting on the Snake River, Watch now: Hiking the Magic Valley, Malad Gorge, Watch now: Hiking the Magic Valley, Vineyard Lake, Watch now: Hiking the Magic Valley, Dierkes Lake. Other catches included catfish and bass. Adult bull trout migrate high into mountain streams to lay their eggs, returning to spend the winter in large lakes or rivers where they feed on other fish. His fish was just long enough to pass the previous 31-inch record set in 2018 by James Stackhouse. Brett Jones of Rock Springs, Wyoming, was able to set a new Rainbow Trout record on May 25. For 15 years, Idaho Fish and Game has been actively working to reduce the numbers of Lake Trout to help bring back the trophy Rainbow Trout and popular kokanee fisheries. Jon Urban for IDFG Jon Urban shows off a 17-inch Black Crappie that landed him a new catch/release record! Brett Jones for IDFG Brett Jones released this 31.25" Rainbow Trout at American Falls Reservoir to claim a new catch/release state record.
Scott Turner caught the 32-inch channel catfish from the Snake River, Seasonal Trapping/Hunting Report for Furtakers, General Season Deer and Elk Tags Available, Unclaimed / Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags, Duplicate Hunter/Bowhunter/Trapper Education Certificate, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System, Natural Heritage Program Technical Reports, Vintage Posters, Prints and Stamps for Sale. Urban was fishing the reservoir on July 26, when he landed the 17-inch lunker panfish. Steelhead, ocean run salmon, Bull Trout and White Sturgeon submitted for records must be measured and photographed in the water.

Channel catfish are widespread throughout the Snake River, from Brownlee Reservoir upstream to Lake Walcott near Burley. Enjoy more articles by logging in or creating a free account. This 80-inch white sturgeon, caught Feb. 6 in the Snake River in Gooding County, earned Jordan Chapman of Wendell the state’s first catch-and-release record for sturgeon — beaten just a month later. Lake Pend Oreille, long known for producing trophy trout, has produced many record fish, including the "certified weight" record bull trout of 32 pounds, caught in 1949. Urban was able to get a 17-inch Black Crappie at Crane Creek Reservoir in July.

Check out the story of this Bull Trout that swam over 200 miles! Urban was fishing the reservoir on July 26, when he landed the 17-inch lunker panfish. Congratulations to Jon Urban of Eagle on a new catch/release record black crappie from Crane Creek Reservoir.

An Eagle fisherman set out to break Idaho’s record for white crappie. Dakota Miller of Melba broke the record for Northern Pikeminnow by catching a 24.75-inch fish on Jan. 12 while fishing at Lake Cascade. Instead, he broke the catch-and-release record for black crappie with a 17-inch fish. But Jon Urban of Eagle went on to break it just two months later. Urban's record moves the black crappie catch/release record back to southern Idaho, after several previous records were caught in Idaho's panhandle. O'hara landed the 31-inch native char while fishing Lake Pend Oreille over the weekend on Aug. 29. WEISER – Congratulations to Jon Urban of Eagle on a new catch/release record … After a quick measurement and photo, Jon released the fish to fight Species Length (in.) Other catches included catfish and bass.

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Idaho is one of many states that now offer both certified weight state records and catch-and-release state records. Crane Creek Reservoir has a history of producing big crappie.

Flyfisherman Tom Weadick of Coeur d’Alene was able to get a 21-inch Westlope Cutthroat Trout while fishing on the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River on June 19. His catch surpassed the previous record set in 2018 by more than 2 inches. The reservoir currently holds the certified weight record white crappie (3.8 pounds, 17.5 inches) caught by Trenten Smith in 2012. An Eagle fisherman set out to break Idaho’s record for white crappie. Mike Nunemacher of Hayden was able to catch a large Tench at Coeur d’Alene Lake on May 31.

His fish was just long enough to pass the Video: How to - Catfishing on the Snake River. As with all catch-and-release records, it should be noted that this catch is not Idaho’s certified weight record.That long-standing record, which weighed 32 pounds with no recorded length, was caught by Nelson Higgins on Pend Orielle Lake in 1949.

The common rainbow trout certified weight …

Joseph Putnam Evans of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, caught a 19.7-inch Golden Trout at Pass Lake on July 20, surpassing the previous record set in 2017 by more than 3 inches.

Learn more about catch/release records and the state record fish program.