Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Fishing

Fishing

Fishing in our lakes, rivers, and other waterways continues to be a favorite pastime of forest visitors. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is home to scores of native fish.

State fishing licenses are required and can be obtained from a local state fish and game office or sporting goods store. Make sure that you use the permitted type of bait and fishing gear for the area you plan to fish. There may be a limit to the number, size, and kind of fish that you can keep. You can obtain a copy of the state regulations that cover these points at the time you get your license.

If you plan to use a boat or watercraft when fishing, check with your destination office to see what kind of watercraft is allowed there. Always adhere to cautions and procedures for cleaning your watercraft so that you don't promote the spread of non-native species to the next body of water you may visit with your boat. Use proper dumping stations instead of tossing refuse into the water.

Please follow all visitor rules and practice good safety when visiting the National Forest.

For more information on the Forest Fisheries Program,

USDA Forest Service - Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 04 February 2009 at 15:01:53 EST