For the first time since 2014, Idaho Fish and Game has ... and Mackinaw trout — two species with divergent, loyal followings in the fishing community. “Payette Lake management is a tricky ...

To our north, ice fishing season continues on Cascade, Horsethief and Payette Lake, while Kokanee trolling ... more trout each year than any other species of fish, and this in-depth class will ...

Lake Trout Payette Lake has trout of potentially 50 pounds. Expect to devote some time staring at a fish finder to locate them, but there is no guarantee they will bite. Bear Lake straddles the ...

Smith did release the trout back into the lake after taking the photo. The previous record holder also made his catch at Payette Lake when he was ice fishing back in January.