Fish on! Henry's Fork of the Snake River

A video view from local outfitter Henry's Fork Anglers


Enjoy this informative video showcasing the beauty of Idaho Falls surrounding areas and all the fantastic fishing opportunities to be had. For more on Harriman State Park, view details here. For more on fishing in Idaho Falls area, you can visit this comprehensive list of fishing spots and outfitters..

Getting 'round Town:

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Just the Facts, Jack:

Quick statistics on Idaho Falls

• Originally known as Eagle Rock, became Idaho Falls in 1891. Founded by a collection of miners, fur traders, trappers, travelers, pioneers and early settlers. Now the region's hub for shopping, medical facilities, education and travel.

• County Seat for Bonneville County

• Area population: 116,980 city / 647,500 region (2007) Third largest metropolitan area of Idaho behind Boise and Couer d'Alene.

• Elevation: 4,744 feet

• Location: 50 miles north of Pocatello / 100 miles from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

• Climate: Semi-arid alpine. Long summer and winter, short fall and spring. July high temps: high 80's. January high temps: high 20's. Weather is a mixed bag with warm and dry to cold and snow.

• Median home price: $224,800 / $235,000 (2007)

• Cost-of-living index: 99.8 / 100.0 (2007)

• Unemployment rate: 2.7% / 4.6% (2007)

• Job growth: 5 years 18.84% / 4.90% (2007) Job growth: 1 year 2.74% / 1.66% (2007)

• Median household income: $47,719 / $46,326 (2007)

• The Falls: a downtown attraction on the Snake River, the Falls were originally created in 1909 as part of a diversion dam which provides hydroelectric power. Today's three power plants at the Falls produce fifty percent of the city's needed electricity.

• Hot Spot: In May of 2006, Inc. magazine ranked Idaho Falls eighth on its list of "Hottest Small Cities" in the U.S. based on the region's job growth rate over the prior 10 years.

For more facts and history of Idaho Falls, click here.

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Helpful community resources

Area Information:
City of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
Yellowstone Teton Territory
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Division of Tourism

Education:
Idaho Falls School District 91
Idaho State University - Idaho Falls
University of Idaho - Idaho Falls
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Eastern Idaho Technical College

Fun & Recreation:
Idaho Falls Chukars Baseball
Idaho Parks & Recreation
Idaho Fish & Hunt
Yellowstone National Park
Tautphaus Park Zoo
Yellowstone Bear World
Museum of Idaho
Kelly Ski Resort
Grand Targhee Ski Resort
Eagle Rock Art Museum
Idaho Falls Arts
Mountain River Ranch
Cutthroat Inn