Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules
Chinook fishing seasons and rules information for Idaho
Chinook Fishing Seasons and Rules
Seasons change quickly! This page has the current status.
The table below shows stretches of rivers, current fishing status, bag and possession limits, and special restrictions.
Please Note: River segments with no Chinook fishing opportunity are not listed.
NOTE: Coho, Chinook salmon, and steelhead can be present at the same time
- Seasons and limits change quickly
- Know your targets
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Chinook Harvest Zone Season Information
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Chinook Season Status
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Fall season
Snake River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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Snake River - Washington-Idaho border to Salmon RiverSnake RiverFrom: Washington-Idaho border To: Salmon River |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/31/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing is open 7 days a week Special Note |
Snake River - Salmon River to Cliff Mt. RapidsSnake RiverFrom: Salmon River To: Cliff Mt. Rapids |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/31/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing is open 7 days a week Special Note |
Snake River - Cliff Mt. Rapids to Hells Canyon DamSnake RiverFrom: Cliff Mt. Rapids To: Hells Canyon Dam |
Closed | None | 8/18/2020 to 11/30/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing is open 7 days a week. Special Note |
Clearwater River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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Clearwater River - Mouth to Memorial BridgeClearwater RiverFrom: Mouth To: Memorial Bridge |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/18/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing is open 7 days a week. Special Note |
Clearwater River - Memorial Bridge to Orofino BridgeClearwater RiverFrom: Memorial Bridge To: Orofino Bridge |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/18/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday). Special Note |
Clearwater River - Orofino Bridge to Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater RiverClearwater RiverFrom: Orofino Bridge To: Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/18/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday). Special Note |
North Fork Clearwater River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak DamNorth Fork Clearwater RiverFrom: Mouth of North Fork To: Dworkshak Dam |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 9/17/2020 to 10/18/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday). Special Note |
Salmon River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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Salmon River - Mouth to Whitebird CreekSalmon RiverFrom: Mouth To: Whitebird Creek |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/31/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing open 7 days per week. Special Note |
Salmon River - Whitebird Creek to Twin Bridges boat rampSalmon RiverFrom: Whitebird Creek To: Twin Bridges boat ramp |
Closed | Adults, Jacks | 8/18/2020 to 10/31/2020 | Three (3) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only one (1) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. | Nine (9) adult fall Chinook Salmon, only three (3) may have an adipose fin. No limit on jacks. |
Fishing open 7 days per week. Special Note |