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  1. Big fish, big fun: catfish are the Snake River's overlooked bounty

    May 24, 2018 · In fact, there are so many that Fish and Game captures catfish from the Snake River and transplants them into Treasure Valley ponds and elsewhere to provide more fishing …

  2. Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) - Idaho Fish and Game

    Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) Presence Present in Idaho: Yes Native to Idaho: Exotic

  3. Catfish a plenty in the Snake River [video] | Idaho Fish and Game

    Jun 9, 2018 · Catfishing doesn’t have a strong tradition in Idaho, but it could. Fisheries biologist Joe Kozfkay is comfortable in saying there’s over a million catfish in the Snake River, CJ …

  4. Swan Falls Reservoir | Idaho Fishing Planner

    Swan Falls Reservoir offers fishing opportunity is a unique canyonlands environment. Most anglers target smallmouth bass via boat. Most facilities are managed by Idaho Power …

  5. Certified Weight Fish Records | Idaho Fish and Game

    Oct 15, 1995 · Idaho Fish and GameHome Fishing Record Fish in Idaho

  6. Resident Fish Identification - Idaho Fish and Game

    INTRODUCED. Channel Catfish and Bullhead MEMBERS of the catfish family have 4 pairs of barbels (whiskers), spines on their dorsal and pectoral fins, and no scales. Bullheads in Idaho …

  7. Payette River WMA | Idaho Fish and Game

    Largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, rainbow trout, and bluegill occur on the WMA ponds and in the Payette River. Bass are the most popular game fish. Six shallow ponds on …

  8. Small Ponds with a Big Purpose. How Small Is Too Small?

    Jan 1, 2009 · Channel catfish are ideal for small ponds, whether they stand as the pond's solitary sportfish or stocked with a mix of bluegill and bass. If catfish remain the pond's sole gamefish, …

  9. Record Fish in Idaho - Idaho Fish and Game

    Sep 9, 2025 · Former catch-and-release state record holder gets dethroned…by his wife Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 3:17 PM MDT Couples who fish together stay together, I like to say. But …

  10. Catfish fishing around Eugene - Oregon Fishing Forum

    Jul 9, 2008 · Baits for catfish run the gamut from soap (I still want to try catching one on soap) to the stinkiest-fermented-bloodiest nasty things you can find. But most people stick to worms, …