Chinook Salmon Seasons Continue

While the 2015 Chinook salmon season is winding down in some river sections, there are still more than 300 river miles open for salmon fishing enthusiasts in the Clearwater, Snake, and Salmon drainages. As of Monday, July 6 the following river sections are open: Upper Salmon River: Fishing hours are from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. - Copper Mine to Pahsimeroi River: Copper Mine boat ramp approximately 2.5 miles upstream from the mouth of the Middle Fork Salmon River, upstream to a posted boundary at the mouth of the Pahsimeroi River. The daily limit is four adipose-clipped salmon, but only two adult salmon, those 24 or more inches in total length, may be kept. - Pahsimeroi River to Sawtooth Hatchery: From a posted boundary at the mouth of the Pahsimeroi River, upstream to a posted boundary about 100 yards downstream of the weir at Sawtooth Hatchery south of Stanley. The daily limit is four adipose-clipped jack salmon, those under 24 inches per day. Any salmon 24 inches or longer must be released. Clearwater River Drainage: Fishing hours are from 4:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. through July 19, then from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time starting July 20. - Orofino to South Fork: From the Orofino Bridge upstream to the South Fork Clearwater at Kooskia. The daily limit is four salmon per day, no more than one of which may be an adult. - Middle Fork Clearwater: From the South Fork upstream to the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway rivers. The daily limit is four salmon per day, no more than one of which may be an adult. - Lochsa River: From its mouth to the Twin Bridges immediately upstream from the confluence of Crooked Fork and Colt Killed Creeks. The daily limit is four salmon per day, no more than one of which may be an adult. Fishing hours are from 4:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. through July 19, then from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time starting July 20. - South Fork Clearwater: From its mouth upstream to the confluence of American and Red rivers. The daily limit is four salmon per day, no more than two of which may be an adult. Snake River: From the Dug Bar boat ramp upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. The daily limit is four salmon per day, no more than two of which may be adults. Fishing hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. through July 19, then from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time starting July 20. Boise River: Open through September 30, from its mouth to Barber Dam. The daily limit is two salmon, regardless of size. Fishing is permitted 24 hours a day and barbless hooks are not required. Salmon anglers are reminded that changes to the season and limits may occur on short notice. Anglers can stay current on the changes and rules by visiting Idaho 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.