FISH REPORTS - Page 1 of 57
27-inch Westslope cutthroat trout catch and release state record
Report Date: Congratulations to Kyle Hatrock of Coeur d'Alene, who reeled in a 27-inch Westslope cutthroat trout catch and release state record. Idaho’s deepest lake — Lake Pend Oreille — no doubt possesses some aquatic beasts of mythical proportion. At a maximum depth...Fishing for big Bear Lake cutthroat trout should heat up soon
Report Date: Fishing for big Bear Lake cutthroat trout should heat up soon. By late March, the cutthroats should be closer to shore as their spawning run starts. The spawning run typically lasts through late spring or early summer, providing several weeks...Bear Lake cutthroat trout should heat up soon
Report Date: Fishing forecast (March–June): Fishing for big Bear Lake cutthroat trout should heat up soon. By late March, cutthroat should be closer to shore as their spawning run starts. The spawning run typically lasts through late spring or early summer, providing...Steelhead fishing has been good in the lower portion of the river
Report Date: Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the year in the Imnaha. Both can be caught using a variety of methods. Steelhead fishing has been good in the lower portion of the river. Anglers can find fish throughout the...
Bear Lake Report
Report Date: BEAR LAKE and BEAR LAKE STATE PARK Conditions, as of 2/9/2026: ********** WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE: Lake Temperature: @ 38.7 degrees as measured in the Bear Lake State Park Marina. ********** LAKE ELEVATION: Current Lake Elevation: @ 5915.75'. Full elevation: 5923.65'. 2025/26 Low elevation: 5915.05'. 2025 High elevation: 5919.35'. 2024/2025 Low...
Bear Lake Conditions Update
Report Date: BEAR LAKE and BEAR LAKE STATE PARK Conditions, as of 2/2/2026: ********** WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE: Lake Temperature: @ 36.3 degrees as measured in the Bear Lake State Park Marina. ********** LAKE ELEVATION: Current Lake Elevation: @ 5915.70'. Full elevation: 5923.65'. 2025/26 Low elevation: 5915.05'. 2025 High elevation: 5919.35'. 2024/2025 Low...
Bear Lake Report
Report Date: BEAR LAKE and BEAR LAKE STATE PARK Conditions, as of 1/26/2026: ********** WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE: Lake Temperature: @ 35.0 degrees as measured in the Bear Lake State Park Marina. ********** LAKE ELEVATION: Current Lake Elevation: @ 5915.65'. Full elevation: 5923.65'. 2025/26 Low elevation: 5915.05'. 2025 High elevation: 5919.35'. 2024/2025 Low...
Bear Lake Conditions Update
Report Date: WATER (LAKE) TEMPERATURE: Lake Temperature: @ 37.9 degrees as measured in the Bear Lake State Park Marina. ********** LAKE ELEVATION: Current Lake Elevation: @ 5915.60'. Full elevation: 5923.65'. 2025/26 Low elevation: 5915.05'. 2025 High elevation: 5919.35'. 2024/2025 Low elevation: 5917.30'. 2024 High elevation: 5920.20'. 2023/24 Low elevation: 5916.10'. 2023 High elevation:...Steelhead fishing has been slow
Report Date: Bass will likely be difficult to catch throughout the winter, but trout will be available to anglers. Steelhead fishing has been slow, but steelhead are distributed throughout hells canyon up to the dam. Sturgeon fishing can be good in the Snake...Steelhead fishing has been good in the lower portion of the river
Report Date: Fishing for trout and whitefish can be good throughout the year in the Imnaha. Both can be caught using a variety of methods. Steelhead fishing has been good in the lower portion of the river. Anglers can find fish throughout the...