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Idaho Fish and Game

Lower Salmon River - From the Upper Twin Bridge upstream to Shorts Creek (Spring 2026)

Spring run
 Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Closed
Season Dates:
to
Fishing Days:

Fishing for Chinook Salmon will be open four (4) days per week, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Harvest Allowed
None
Season Status Details

The fishery closed on June 3, 2026.

Special Restrictions

Fishing from any watercraft is prohibited within 30 yards of the west shoreline of the Salmon River from the Riggins City Park boat ramp upstream to the culvert protruding from the west bank of the Salmon River approximately 50 yards upstream of the mouth of the Little Salmon River.  Fishing from any watercraft is also prohibited in the Little Salmon River from the mouth upstream approximately 200 yards to a posted boundary.

Lower Salmon River - Upper Twin Bridge to Shorts Creek

River:
Lower Bound:
Upper Twin Bridge HW95
Upper Bound:
Shorts Creek