Fishing

Fishing in Idaho

Discover 26 state parks offering fishing in Idaho

🐟 Idaho Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $30.50
Non-Resident Annual $108
Youth Under 14 free
Senior 65+: $13.75 hunt & fish combo (residents)
Trout Stamp No trout stamp; salmon/steelhead permit extra
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 12, 2027 (next)
Short-term licenses R 1-day $13.50 (+$6 per extra day); NR 1-day $22.75 (+$7 per extra day) R = resident, NR = non-resident

Salmon and steelhead need an extra permit ($15.25 residents, $28.25 non-residents). Annual licenses add an access/depredation fee ($5 resident adults, $10 non-resident adults). Licenses follow the calendar year.

Official Idaho Fishing Info →

Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

26 State Parks

Idaho State Parks with Fishing

aerial view of Bear Lake State Park

Bear Lake State Park

+12 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sailing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking

Billingsley Creek State Park

+1 Canoeing
Turquoise spring water in basalt Box Canyon at Thousand Springs State Park Idaho

Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve

+3 Photography Stargazing Sightseeing
A desert sand dune in a State Park.

Bruneau Dunes State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Stargazing Paddling RV
Coeur d'Alene Parkway Idaho

Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Kayaking Biking
Dworshak State Park (Idaho)

Dworshak State Park

+1 Picnicking

Eagle Island State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Paddleboarding Rafting RV Biking
view of the lake at Farragut State Park

Farragut State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Morning sunrise over the foggy Henry Fork River at Harriman State Park

Harriman State Park

+4 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Winter Sports Biking
Hells Gate State Park

Hells Gate State Park

+3 Horseback Riding RV Biking
Henrys Lake State Park (Idaho)

Henrys Lake State Park

+1 RV
Heyburn State Park (Idaho)

Heyburn State Park

+3 Mountain Biking Paddling Biking
Lake Cascade State Park (Idaho)

Lake Cascade State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Biking
Lake Walcott State Park (Idaho)

Lake Walcott State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Stargazing Snowmobiling Rafting Biking
Empire Saloon in the Custer ghost town at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, Idaho

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Stargazing Snowmobiling Rafting Biking
Lucky Peak State Park (Idaho)

Lucky Peak State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Malad Gorge State Park (Idaho)

Malad Gorge State Park

+1 Kayaking
Volcanic basalt formations along Snake River at sunset Massacre Rocks State Park Idaho

Massacre Rocks State Park

+3 Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking
Niagara Springs State Park (Idaho)

Niagara Springs State Park

+3 Picnicking Kayaking Sightseeing

Ponderosa State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Rafting Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Priest Lake State Park (Idaho)

Priest Lake State Park

+1 Wildlife Watching
Ritter Island State Park (Idaho)

Ritter Island State Park

+4 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Sightseeing
Round Lake State Park (Idaho)

Round Lake State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Thousand Springs State Park (Idaho)

Thousand Springs State Park

Three Island Crossing State Park (Idaho)

Three Island Crossing State Park

Winchester Lake State Park (Idaho)

Winchester Lake State Park

+6 Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Canoeing Biking

❓ Fishing in Idaho — FAQ

Are there free fishing days in Idaho?

Yes — June 12, 2027 (next). On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Idaho agency before your trip.

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