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Idaho Fish and Game

North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Spring 2024)

Species:
Chinook
Season/Run:
Spring run
Season Status:
Open
Season Dates:
to
Season Status Details

Open four (4) days per week, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Harvest Allowed
Adults
Jacks
Daily Limit:
Four (4) Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may be an adult
Possession Limit:
Twelve (12) Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may be adults
Season Limit
Ten (10) adult Spring/Summer 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