"John Sigler and Don Zaroban have filled a much-needed gap in the natural history of fishes of the intermountain west with the publication of Fishes of Idaho: a Natural History Survey. This beautifully illustrated book does much more than compile descriptions of the over 90 taxa present in Idaho waters. Chapters of basic ichthyology, biogeography, policy, and management of fish populations are lively and informative and will make the book valuable to both professionals in the field and interested anglers. One of the highlights of the book is the chapter entitled "Idaho's Aquatic Gems" that details waters that contain hotspots of fishing activity, descriptions of access points, and tips for anglers on how to fish different waters. The range maps and illustrations in the dichotomous key are excellent and will help both professionals and anglers better learn the taxa in their regions. The keys delve down to subspecies for some of the trout taxa which will be a delight for anglers interested in the diversity of these evolving populations." - Chris Luecke
"John Sigler and Don Zaroban have filled a much-needed gap in the natural history of fishes of the intermountain west with the publication of Fishes of Idaho: a Natural History Survey. This beautifully illustrated book does much more than compile descriptions of the over 90 taxa present in Idaho waters. Chapters of basic ichthyology, biogeography, policy, and management of fish populations are lively and informative and will make the book valuable to both professionals in the field and interested anglers. One of the highlights of the book is the chapter entitled "Idaho's Aquatic Gems" that details waters that contain hotspots of fishing activity, descriptions of access points, and tips for anglers on how to fish different waters. The range maps and illustrations in the dichotomous key are excellent and will help both professionals and anglers better learn the taxa in their regions. The keys delve down to subspecies for some of the trout taxa which will be a delight for anglers interested in the diversity of these evolving populations." - Chris Luecke