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Idaho Fish and Game

North Fork Clearwater River: Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Fall 2024)

Species:
Chinook
Season/Run:
Fall run
Season Status:
Closed, Scheduled to Open
Season Dates:
to
Season Status Details

Adult fall Chinook Salmon are greater than or equal to 24 inches in length.

Adipose clipped or unclipped fall Chinook Salmon adults and jacks may be kept.

Harvest Allowed
Adults
Jacks
Daily Limit:
Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon per day, no limit on jacks
Possession Limit:
Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, no limit on jacks
Season Limit
There is no season limit on fall Chinook Salmon
Special Restrictions
  • Near Dworshak Hatchery
    • Fishing from the shoreline or wading along the perimeter of Dworshak Hatchery is prohibited.
  • Near Highway 7 Bridge
    • Fishing from any watercraft or wading is prohibited between the posted sign approximately 150 yards upstream from the mouth of the North Fork Clearwater River to the Ahsahka Highway 7 Bridge.
    • When fishing from the Highway 7 Bridge, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take any fish downstream of the railroad bridge. Fishing from the railroad bridge is prohibited