Chinook Fishing to Close on South Fork Salmon

Idaho Fish and Game will close fishing for Chinook salmon on the South Fork Salmon River at the end of fishing hours Friday, July 3. Angler surveys indicate that sport anglers will have harvested the non-tribal share of hatchery Chinook salmon returning to the South Fork Salmon River by 10 p.m (MDT) Friday, July 3. Chinook salmon seasons continue on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge, South Fork Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, Lochsa, Snake, upper Salmon, and Boise rivers. Changes to the Chinook season and limits may occur on short notice. Anglers can stay current on the changes by visiting Fish and Game's Salmon page at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/fish/chinook/rules, or by calling the Salmon Hotline at 1-855-287-2702.