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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No seasons are currently active. Fall Chinook seasons typically take place July through October. See Spring Chinook for earlier year seasons.
Dam Counts
View spring and summer Chinook counts as they pass through Bonneville and Lower Granite dams on the way home to Idaho.
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 |
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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 |
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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.
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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