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Idaho Fish and Game

North Fork Clearwater River: Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Fall 2025)

Fall run
 Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Closed
Season Dates:
to
Daily Limit:
None
Possession Limit:
None
Season Limit
None
Harvest Allowed
None
Season Status Details

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

 

Special Restrictions
  • The mouth of North Fork Clearwater River is defined as a straight line between the Clearwater Hatchery outlet culvert on the west side and the posted sign located on the Dworshak Hatchery fence near the tip of land on the east side
    • See page 46 of our Fishing Regulations for a detailed map of this area.
  • 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