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.
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

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

Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve
+3
Photography
Stargazing
Sightseeing

Bruneau Dunes State Park
+4
Horseback Riding
Stargazing
Paddling
RV

Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park
+5
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Stargazing
Kayaking
Biking

Dworshak State Park
+1
Picnicking
Eagle Island State Park
+5
Mountain Biking
Paddleboarding
Rafting
RV
Biking

Farragut State Park
+9
Wildlife Watching
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Disc Golf
Golfing
Kayaking
Canoeing
RV
Biking

Harriman State Park
+4
Bird Watching
Snowshoeing
Winter Sports
Biking

Hells Gate State Park
+3
Horseback Riding
RV
Biking

Henrys Lake State Park
+1
RV

Heyburn State Park
+3
Mountain Biking
Paddling
Biking

Lake Cascade State Park
+5
Wildlife Watching
Mountain Biking
Bird Watching
Ice Fishing
Biking

Lake Walcott State Park
+5
Mountain Biking
Stargazing
Snowmobiling
Rafting
Biking

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
+5
Mountain Biking
Stargazing
Snowmobiling
Rafting
Biking

Lucky Peak State Park
+6
Picnicking
Mountain Biking
Water Skiing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Biking

Malad Gorge State Park
+1
Kayaking

Massacre Rocks State Park
+3
Disc Golf
Golfing
Kayaking

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
+1
Wildlife Watching

Ritter Island State Park
+4
Bird Watching
Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Sightseeing

Round Lake State Park
+4
Snowshoeing
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing

Thousand Springs State Park

Three Island Crossing State Park

Winchester Lake State Park
+6
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Ice Fishing
Kayaking
Canoeing
Biking
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❓ 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.
