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Fall Chinook Salmon Fishing

Fall Chinook seasons run begin in August and run through October.

Seasons and Rules

Stay up-to-date with spring and summer Chinook fishing seasons

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Dam Counts

View spring and summer Chinook counts as they pass through Bonneville and Lower Granite dams on the way home to Idaho.

Lower Granite Dam

Bonneville Dam

January 1 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Date Of Count Daily Adult Count Total to Date This Year Total to Date Last Year 5 Year Average To Date
Nov 24 2 774,856 807,569 660,634
Aug 1 2024 - Nov 30 2024

Lower Granite Dam

January 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Date Of Count Daily Adult Count Total to Date This Year Total to Date Last Year 5 Year Average To Date
Nov 23 2 108,424 115,782 94,765
Aug 18 2024 - Nov 30 2024

Harvest Updates

View reports from anglers targeting spring and summer Chinook.

Chinook Harvest Report ยป

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Know your target

Steelhead, Chinook, and Coho salmon can occur in the same water during seasons. Please be mindful of the differences and seasons for each.

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