Mainstem Clearwater River - Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge to South Fork Clearwater River (Spring 2026)
Spring run
Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Closed, Scheduled to Open
Season Dates:
to
Fishing Days:
Fishing for Chinook Salmon will be open four (4) days per week, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Daily Limit:
Four (4) Chinook Salmon per day, only two (2) may be adults
Possession Limit:
Twelve (12) Chinook Salmon, only six (6) may be adults
Season Limit
Ten (10) adult Chinook Salmon
Special Restrictions
- Near Dworshak National Fish Hatchery
- Fishing from the shoreline along the perimeter of Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is prohibited.
- Big Eddy Near Lenore Rest Area
- Fishing from any watercraft is prohibited in the Big Eddy near Lenore Rest Area at milepost 28 on US Highway 12 from the posted boundary near river mile 27.6 upstream to the posted boundary near river mile 28.0.
- Near Cherrylane Bridge
- Fishing is prohibited between posted boundaries 100 yards upstream and downstream from the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery Ladder (near Cherrylane Bridge) and extending into the river channel 50 yards.
Clearwater River - From the Camas Praire Railroad Bridge at Lewiston upstream to the South Fork Clearwater River
River:
Lower Bound:
Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge at Lewiston
Upper Bound:
Headwaters/Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River