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Idaho Fish and Game

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Regions
Southwest Region
Before you go

The Southwest region boasts a wide diversity of wildlife and wildlife habitats. The region encompasses river canyons, sagebrush deserts, high mountain lakes, and mountainous forests. Regional waters include warmwater fisheries for bass, bluegill, yellow perch, crappie, channel catfish and white sturgeon, while coldwater fisheries boast some of the finest trout, kokanee, steelhead and Chinook salmon fishing in the state.

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Location Facts

Elevations in the southwest range from 1,688 at Hells Canyon Dam to 10,582 at Elk Peak.

Hatcheries

The following facilities are operated in this region:

Wildlife Management Areas

The following locations are within this region: