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Fishing
Idaho offers excellent fishing opportunities for everyone in the family, especially if you’re looking to catch a Chinook, Salmon, Steelhead or Trout. Several Idaho state parks offer great fishing experiences. Most parks offer overnight camping and accommodations. Select Idaho State Parks offer world class Fly Fishing opportunities.
Idaho law requires that any motorized or non-motorized boat operating in Idaho requires an Invasive Species Sticker. See tab below for details.
Fishing legally in Idaho
To find out what you need to do fish legally in Idaho please visit Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Invasive Species Sticker Assistance: 1-888-922-6743 (M-F 8am to 7pm MST)
Idaho’s Invasive Species Law
Idaho law states that any motorized or non-motorized boat operating in Idaho is required to display an Invasive Species Fund (ISF) sticker. When you purchase and display an ISF sticker, you contribute to a fund that provides vessel inspections, washing stations and informational materials that will assist Idaho with preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species like quagga mussels.
WHAT VESSELS NEED TO HAVE THE STICKER?
- Any watercraft coming in from out of state that is not registered in the state of Idaho.
- Any watercraft including, but not limited to; boats, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, rafts, etc.
- Registered watercraft in the state of Idaho have the invasive species sticker included in the registration. The invasive species sticker must be visible on watercraft.
WHAT VESSELS ARE EXEMPT FROM PURCHASING THE STICKER?
To be exempt, watercraft need to meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Less than 10ft in length.
- Non-motorized.
- Inflatable.
For Frequently Asked Questions and other information about the Invasive Species Program, please visit the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
Purchase Invasive Species Fund Stickers
Boaters can purchase ISF stickers online, at any Idaho State Park or at specific vendors.
Invasive species are harmful, non-native plants, animals, and pathogens that damage our economy and environments. Invasive species can move into and dominate both natural and managed systems by disrupting the ability of those systems to function sustainably. They are highly competitive, persistent, and can create monocultures that will eliminate Idaho’s diverse biological landscape—a landscape that nurtures Idahoan interests from our recreational pursuits to our ability to help feed the nation.
Best Parks for Enjoying Fishing
