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🌱 What a massive Payette Lake land swap could mean for locals.

McCall, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello McCall! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a massive Payette Lake land swap could mean for locals.
  • Why McCall-area Chinook fishing is suddenly the best all season.
  • Why national travel writers say McCall stands out year‑round.

Also on today's calendar: Dungeons and Dragons and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 91, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McCall coalition backs Payette Lake land swap with feds (boisestatepublicradio.org) — Public‑lands advocates are backing a proposal to swap 15,700 acres of state endowment land around Payette Lake into U.S. Forest Service hands, aiming to protect public access and water quality near McCall. The deal could trade that high‑value lakeside ground for up to 150,000 acres of federal forest, but it’s still early as Idaho officials complete appraisals and due diligence.
   

• July 14, 2026 South Fork Salmon River Chinook Update (einpresswire.com) — Chinook fishing tied to McCall Hatchery’s South Fork program is peaking, with the hatchery already 70% to its broodstock goal and recycling surplus fish back into the river. Anglers are seeing some of the season’s best catch rates, and officials may boost daily bag limits, so locals willing to hit the water early can still enjoy excellent action this week.
   

• The best — and most charming — small towns in the Pacific Northwest (qz.com) — If you’re looking to show off McCall to visiting friends, this roundup of Pacific Northwest small towns highlights our lake, trails, and Brundage Mountain as a year‑round outdoor hub. It walks through boating on Payette Lake, skiing, and downtown’s walkable restaurants and patios, with practical tips on when to visit and how to avoid peak‑season crowds.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seniors ( and caregivers) join us at Donnelly Library for a fun, social, crafting and learning experience!
    Attendance not mandatory for every meeting, you will leave with a beautiful scrapbook that you can share with your family and friends! Give us a call… (Nextdoor Jughandle Estates)
  • Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc. posted a job opening for Irrigation Technician - McCall Maintenance Divison in Mccall. Apply here.
  • Travel Nurse Across America posted a job opening for Travel RN - MedSurg in Mccall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McCall here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Emergency teams conduct canal rescue after I-84 vehicle crash in Payette County (dailydispatch.com)
  • Two Payette County child-murder cases head to court Tuesday in separate hearings (idahonews.com)
  • Y Intersection in Payette closed beginning July 20 (einpresswire.com)

Ok McCall! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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