Fall Chinook Fishing Seasons and Rules
Fall Season Status
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Snake River
Snake River: ID/WA border to Hells Canyon Dam (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *
Clearwater River
Mainstem Clearwater River: Mouth to Memorial Bridge (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *Mainstem Clearwater River: Memorial Bridge to Orofino Bridge (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *Mainstem Clearwater River: Orofino Bridge to South Fork Clearwater River (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *North Fork Clearwater River: Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *Middle Fork Clearwater River: Mouth to Clear Creek (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *South Fork Clearwater River: Mouth to Red River (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *
Salmon River
Salmon River: Mouth to Upper Vinegar Creek Boat Ramp (Fall 2026)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *
Fall Season Status
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The Rules Brochures
Know your target
Steelhead, Chinook, and Coho salmon can occur in the same water during seasons. Please be mindful of the differences and seasons for each.



