The huge trout broke the previous state record of 30.5 inches, held by David Raisch since 2018. Check it out! Im wondering how the brown fishing is down a little further towards the Napa and Middleton section of the boise. The fish was released, of course, and swam away healthy. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. The previous record was a 26.4-pounder, 36.5 inches long and 24.75 inches around. ASHTON, Idaho - An Angler from Ashton has set a new record for the biggest brown trout ever caught in Idaho waters. Idaho Fish and Game wardens confirmed the record fish, taken out of eastern Idaho's Ashton Reservoir. The fish was released, of course, and swam away healthy. Case says the fish, once hooked, just headed out to deep water and hunkered down in the depths. Do you end up…, Dan Burr is a very talented illustrator living in Teton Valley, Idaho. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. All rights reserved (About Us). After taking a quick photo and reviving the fish, Burr released the huge trout back into the Snake River, securing his name in the record books. Through the month of June…, © Copyright 2020 Teton Valley Lodge, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Guide Nate Burr Catches Idaho Record Cutthroat, Book a Trip, Get a Free Night May 21 – June 21 and August 10 – August 30. An Idaho fly-fishing guide has broken the only weeks-old state record for reeling in a 31-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout on the Snake River. Then, in the Boise River earlier this month: A potential Idaho state record rainbow (estimated at 23 pounds) was gutted before it was weighed. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Dan has recently been concentrating on children’s books. The salmon fly hatch stared last Saturday below the…, Fishing here in Eastern Idaho is outstanding.

You can get the full skinny at his blog on these two fish and a bunch of other cool information on the entire Idaho fishing scene. But enough of my yappin’ — let’s let Ol’ Eagle Eyes, who runs the Idaho Fishin Times blog, tell you the whole story. Learn how your comment data is processed. With the great spring weather that has invaded our region we were once again coaxed out to hit the river…. Well, it seems as if the big trout of Idaho have been on the snap lately.

Post was not sent - check your email addresses! After chasing the hooked trout for nearly half a mile downstream in a drift boat, the pair managed to finally scoop the fish with a landing net. This is a small sample of the big fish caught by Teton Valley Lodge guests in the 2008 season. Idaho Yellowstone cutthroat trout record falls again. 25-inch rainbow trout. Wes Case of Ashton has reeled in the largest brown trout on record in Idaho. As evening set in on the third day of slow fishing, their luck changed as a huge trout smashed Burr’s fly. Length (in.) Congrats Nate! State biologists estimated the fish's age at 11 years. Subscribe to OregonLive.

Wes Case reeled in a 37-inch lunker Tuesday that weighed 27.3 pounds, breaking a 26-year-old record. That was fast. …, The Henry’s Fork is up and running for the 09 season. Jones caught the huge trout while fishing American Falls Reservoir on May 25. How to Catch the Big One. Despite some crazy weather changes in the past two weeks the fishing…, Probably the most famed fly water in all the world belongs to the Henry’s Fork. PIG PORN! What streamer did they fool that beast on? Hauled in on the Snake River, this 31-inch behemoth is the largest native Yellowstone Cutthroat in Idaho history! “Yellowstone cutthroat trout are mainly found in Eastern Idaho and are native to the Snake River from Shoshone Falls upstream to its headwaters, and they are one of four subspecies found in Idaho,” according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The world record brown, reportedly, is a 40.25-pounder caught May 2, 1992, by Howard "Rip" Collins in the Little Red River in Arkansas. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Well, it seems as if the big trout of Idaho have been on the snap lately. Case says he was fishing alone and that he battled the brown trout for at least an hour before landing it without a net. See the article below from KIFI/KIDK News from Idaho Falls. Burr and a fellow angler had been fly fishing the Snake River for three days and looking for big trout without much success. 2008…. Justin Hays is the General Manager of The Lodge at Palisades Creek, in Irwin, Idaho. NICEY! Now the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has announced the Yellowstone cutthroat trout record has fallen for the second time this year. This fish just barely beats the 30.5-inch monster Yellowstone cutthroat trout record set in August by Sam Hix, also from the Snake River. You can learn more about American Falls Reservoir on the Idaho Fishing Planner. This huge brown trout—29 inches long and 15 pounds—ate a large olive Sex Dungeon streamer. They…. It wasn’t long ago (August) that we were writing about a 30.5-inch Yellowstone Cutthroat that broke Idaho’s previous record by 2 inches. Nice to see you released a beautiful fish like this. The beast was 30 inches long with a 25-inch girth…and could still weigh more than the current record of 19 pounds. As you will see on the list of state records below, these fish can get pretty big. If anyone knows what fishing is like in these areas maybe they can post pictures or comments? So what happens when you want to go fishing together with a couple of your buddies?

It was an awesome experience for me then. On Friday, that record was topped by a further inch by Nate Burr of Rexburg, ID according to Idaho Fish and Game.His Yellowstone Cuttie taped out at 31.5 inches, after a fight that took the boat on a half-mile ride downstream. Sophie Egizi, 8, of Sandpoint, Idaho, poses with her catch-and-release record-breaking Gerrard rainbow trout on Oct. 11, 2019. Help fund crucial watchdog journalism. Your email address will not be published. With more people on the water than ever before, records keep dropping like flies. Wes Case of Ashton has reeled in the largest brown trout on record in Idaho. Girth (in.) Explore wildlife in Idaho. Weight Record - Game Fish Most recent entry is highlighted in this color. The Railroad Ranch section is…, This Season has been marked with high water in the Teton and South Fork. Hauled in on the Snake River, this 31-inch behemoth is the largest native Yellowstone Cutthroat in Idaho history! I check out your blog daily and have included you on my BlogBuddies list. On Sunday, our head guide, Jaason Pruett, was guiding Matt McDonald and Mike Dubose on the main stem of the Snake River, about an hour away from our lodge here on the South Fork. Congrats Nate! Your email address will not be published. The previous state record brown trout weighed 261/2-pounds and taken from the South Fork of the Snake River in 1981. Brett Jones caught this monster at American Falls Reservoir, just beating out the previous record of 30. Nate Burr, a 23-year-old from Rexburg, had been fishing on the river for three days with no luck. Just take a look at these two bruisers: First off, feast your eyes on this salmon-sized hook jaw, which is the new ID state record, 27.3-pound brown trout taken by Wes Case of Ashton in Ashton Reservoir. Seasonal Trapping/Hunting Report for Furtakers, General Season Deer and Elk Tags Available, Unclaimed / Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags, Duplicate Hunter/Bowhunter/Trapper Education Certificate, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System, Natural Heritage Program Technical Reports, Vintage Posters, Prints and Stamps for Sale. Rainbow trout are the most common species at American Falls Reservoir, but Yellowstone cutthroat and brown trout are also in the neighborhood. American Falls Reservoir has a reputation for producing trophy trout, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Report sightings of wildlife and roadkill.

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It had a propeller, he knew that river like the back of his hand. Egizi, who’s joined by Capt. The weather was…, For many fishermen catching the stonefly hatch is like the search for the Holy Grail. Written by: Justin Hays, The Lodge at Palisades Creek. Now the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has announced the Yellowstone cutthroat trout record has fallen for the second time this year. The fish was caught November 6 and was 37 inches long and 24 inches around. The reservoir is popular for anglers trolling lures for big trout, but also has some good smallmouth bass and yellow perch fishing as well. With more people on the water than ever before, records keep dropping like flies. ASHTON, Idaho - An Angler from Ashton has set a new record for the biggest brown trout ever caught in Idaho waters. Water levels for the summer should be great. That was exactly the case with this fish.”. That was fast. Seasonal Trapping/Hunting Report for Furtakers, General Season Deer and Elk Tags Available, Unclaimed / Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags, Duplicate Hunter/Bowhunter/Trapper Education Certificate, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System, Natural Heritage Program Technical Reports, Vintage Posters, Prints and Stamps for Sale, Access to camping at Silver Creek West restricted due to footbridge construction, Lava Point boat ramp on Magic Reservoir to undergo repairs, Two Camping Loops at Horsethief Reservoir Set to Close for Improvements July 7, The lower Boise River: Idaho’s urban fishery, Get out and enjoy some fishing in the Magic Valley Region over the Memorial Day holiday. I’d like to tie some up for my states brown trout. Species Weight (lbs.) Teton Valley Lodge Guide Nate Burr caught the Idaho State Record Cutthroat Trout! The fish was caught November 6 and was 37 inches long and 24 inches around. I’m not sure who was happier about the catch, Wes…or the kokanee population of Ashton Reservoir! A Wyoming man set the Idaho catch and release record in May with a 31.

See the article below from KIFI/KIDK News from Idaho Falls. It was caught by Farrell Oswald of Idaho Falls in the South Fork of the Snake River April 16, 1981. He lived in Ririe and fished it with an old fiberglass over wood boat with a tiller. I was able to fish the south fork with my dad and uncle in the 60s. REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Nate Burr of Rexburg set a new state record by landing a remarkable 31-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Strike Reservoir Darrell Grim 1966 High trout numbers continue in the South Fork Snake River November 21, 2019 - 6:53 PM MST Results from 2019 surveys suggest that trout numbers are high and rainbow trout still comprise more of the population in the upper South Fork than called for in the management plan. Just take a look at these two bruisers: First off, feast your eyes on this salmon-sized hook jaw, which is the new ID state record, 27.3-pound brown trout taken by Wes Case of Ashton in Ashton Reservoir.