Fishing For Other Species In Idaho
Guide to fishing for northern pike and tiger muskie in Idaho.
This state offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about these species of fish, found in Idaho waters.
Fishing for northern pike and tiger muskie in Idaho
Major lakes across the state with pike or muskie populations include Cascade Reservoir, Coeur D'Alene Lake, Hayden Lake, Lake Pend Oreille and Little Payette Lake.
Good destinations for sturgeon fishing include Anderson Ranch Reservoir, C J Strike Reservoir and The Snake River.
Fishing for northern pike and tiger muskie in Idaho
Northern pike
World record: 55 lbs 1 oz
State Record: 40.13 lbs
Tiger muskie
World record: 51 lbs 2 oz
State Record: 44.25 lbs
Sturgeon
World record: Est 1,100 lbs
State Record: 394 lbs
Click the images and links above for species details.
Check out the Northern Pike Fishing page to get tips, tactics and methods for catching more pike. Also visit the top producing northern pike lures page to assist in selecting the best baits. The Muskie Fishing page offers methods, tips and tactics. Also view the page revealing the top producing lures for catching musky and tiger musky.
The state record northern pike was caught from Lower Twin Lake
The state record tiger muskie was caught from Little Payette Lake
The state record white sturgeon was caught from the Snake River
Information on fishing for unique species, by state.
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