Upper Salmon River - Valley Creek to Sawtooth Hatchery Weir (Summer 2026)
Summer run
Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Open
Season Dates:
to
Fishing Days:
Fishing for Chinook Salmon on the Upper Salmon River will be open seven days per week.
Daily Limit:
Four (4) Chinook Salmon, only two (2) of which may be adults.
Possession Limit:
Twelve (12) Chinook Salmon, only six (6) of which may be adults.
Season Limit
Ten (10) adult Chinook Salmon
Harvest Allowed
Adults
Jacks
Adipose Fin Clipped
Season Status Details
Seasons change quickly. Check the current status before going fishing.
Upper Salmon River- Posted boundary approximately 50 yards upstream of Valley Creek upstream to the posted boundary approximately 100 yards downstream from the Idaho Fish and Game Sawtooth Hatchery weir and trap.
River:
Lower Bound:
Posted Boundary 50 yards upstream of Valley Creek
Upper Bound:
100 yards downstream from the Idaho Fish and Game Sawtooth Hatchery weir and trap.