Horsethief Reservoir
It’s time to go ice fishing!
We are holding the 3rd annual, educational “Youth Ice Fishing Day”. If you haven’t attended one yet, be sure to make it this year!
This year’s event will be held at Horsethief Reservoir. We anticipate some fantastic fishing for Brown and Rainbow Trout..
Check out the details below.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
The “Youth Ice Fishing Day” partners will have various booths and activities for the kids to take part in.
Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game
Fishing equipment and ice fishing instruction. If you don’t have a fishing rod don’t worry, Idaho Fish and Game will have loaners on hand. They will also show you how to rig the best ice fishing set-up.A FISHING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED
Helpful Information for the Day
*The University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development Program is partnering with SFW
by providing educational activities open to all participants.
✴ It will be cold and wet! You will need warm clothing and it’s best to dress in layers. Waterproof Snow Boots are a must! Sneakers with plastic bags over them do not work, cold feet will make it miserable for the kids. (trust us on this one)
✴ An extra set of dry clothes is a good idea.
✴ Bring a chair to sit in and a sled to pull your gear out on to the ice. You may have to do a bit of walking and trudging through snow.
✴ Sunscreen and sunglasses are always good to have when it’s sunny.
✴ Parking space is limited at Horsethief. Please, carpool as much as possible and be prepared for snow packed roads. A 4x4 or good snow tires is a must. A big “Thanks” goes to Idaho Fish and Game for coordinating snow removal for this event.
✴ This is considered an educational event so a fishing license is not required, but only during the hours of the event.
✴ IJBA will be serving lunch, but since this an open event, lunch will be on a limited basis. Bringing some food and drinks of your own will assure that you don’t get a growly stomach.
✴ If you have your own tackle and gear, bringing it will help make sure there are enough loaners for those who don’t. Extra bait is always good too.
✴ Bring a plastic bag or other container to put your “catch of the day” into.
✴ Please read up on the current fishing regulations that apply to ice fishing. Here is a link to find out more: Idaho Fish and Game✴ Please Google “Horsethief Reservoir” to get directions and information about the location.
✴ Volunteers? Yes, we need you. If you have ice fishing expertise you would like to offer or help in any other way, please contact:
[email protected]✴ For additional questions or information you can email:
[email protected]Safety must be a priority for all participants. As a result, all youth under the age of 18 must have an adult accompany them to the event. Participants acknowledge the potential risks involved in ice fishing and activities on ice by their participation. Idaho SFW and participating sponsors will not be liable for any injury or accident that participants may incur during this event. This is a public event held at a public location. Therefore, all participants attend and participate at their own risk.
