Ask Fish and Game: Upper Salmon, South Fork Chinook Seasons

Q: I heard the salmon seasons were set on the upper Salmon and South Fork Salmon rivers. What are they? A: Seasons will open on June 13 on the Upper Salmon and June 19 on the South Fork Salmon. Limits on both rivers will be four fish per day, only two of which may be adults. The possession limit will be 12 fish, only six of which may adults. The Upper Salmon River will be open from the Copper Mine boat ramp approximately 2.5 miles upstream from the mouth of the Middle Fork Salmon River to a posted boundary 100 yards downstream from the Fish and Game weir at the Sawtooth Hatchery south of Stanley. Fishing hours on the Upper Salmon River will be from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight time. The South Fork Salmon River will be open from the bridge on Forest Service Road 48 (Lick Creek Road) upstream approximately 32 river miles to a posted boundary 100 yards downstream from the Fish and Game weir. Fishing hours on the South Fork Salmon River will be 5:30 am to 10:00 pm from June 19 through July 16; and from 5:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Mountain Daylight time after July 16. A seasons and rules brochure will be available before the start of the season at license vendors, Fish and Game offices and online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=140.