Chinook Coming To The Boise River

Meeting by conference call June 15, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a Chinook salmon season in the Boise River. The season will run June 18 through September 30. Fish and Game will release Chinook salmon into the Boise River on Thursday, June 18, sometime after noon at the Glenwood, West Parkcenter Bridge, and Barber Park release sites. The total number of salmon to be released will depend on how many are trapped at the weir. "Numbers are not certain but likely around 150," said Anadromous Fisheries Coordinator Sam Sharr. Besides a fishing license, anglers need a salmon permit. Anglers will be allowed to keep two Chinook salmon per day, regardless of size. The possession limit will be six salmon, regardless of size. Jack salmon - those less than 24 inches - do not need to be carded but count towards your daily bag limit. Adult salmon - those 24 inches or longer - must be recorded on an angler's salmon permit. Anglers are allowed to harvest 20 adult Chinook salmon statewide during 2015 salmon seasons occurring prior to September 1. Fishing hours for Chinook salmon on the Boise River is permitted 24 hours per day and barbless hooks are not required. With the Boise River floating season open, anglers and floaters are encouraged to be courteous and respect each other.