
Coho Salmon Seasons and Rules
Coho Fishing Seasons and Rules
The Idaho Coho salmon fishing seasons happen intermittently. As season status changes, this page will reflect the current seasons and rules.
A season for Coho Salmon was approved starting Sept. 15, 2020 on segments of the Clearwater River.
Coho Seasons and Rules brochure [PDF, 586 KB]
Updated 9/15/2020 @12:15 pm MT
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 Coho fishing opportunity are not listed.
News
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Coho Salmon are coming and run forecast looks better than expected
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 11:26 AM MDT

NOTE: Coho, Chinook salmon, and steelhead can be present at the same time
- Seasons and limits change quickly
- Know your targets
Coho Harvest Zone Season Information
Coho Season Status
Clearwater River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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Coho: Clearwater River - Mouth to Memorial Bridge 2020Clearwater RiverFrom: Mouth To: Memorial Bridge |
Closed | Adults | 9/15/2020 to 12/31/2020 | Two (2) Coho salmon | Six (6) Coho salmon |
Fishing will occur 7 days a week. Special NoteAll Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained. |
Coho: Clearwater River - Memorial Bridge to Orofino Bridge 2020Clearwater RiverFrom: Memorial Bridge To: Orofino Bridge |
Closed | Adults | 9/17/2020 to 12/31/2020 | Two (2) Coho salmon | Six (6) Coho salmon |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday) through October 18, then 7 days a week. Special NoteAll Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained. |
Coho: Clearwater River - Orofino Bridge to Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River 2020Clearwater RiverFrom: Orofino Bridge To: Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River |
Closed | Adults | 9/17/2020 to 12/31/2020 | Two (2) Coho salmon | Six (6) Coho salmon |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday) through October 18, then 7 days a week. Special NoteAll Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained. |
North Fork Clearwater River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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Coho: North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam 2020North Fork Clearwater RiverFrom: Mouth of North Fork To: Dworkshak Dam |
Closed | Adults | 9/17/2020 to 12/31/2020 | Two (2) Coho salmon | Six (6) Coho salmon |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday) through October 18, then 7 days a week. Special NoteAll Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained. |
Middle Fork Clearwater River
River Zone | Current Season Status | Legal Harvest | Season Dates | Daily Limit | Possession Limit | Notes |
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Coho: Middle Fork Clearwater River 2020Middle Fork Clearwater RiverFrom: South Fork Clearwater River To: Confluence of Lochsa River and Selway River |
Closed | Adults | 9/17/2020 to 12/31/2020 | Two (2) Coho salmon | Six (6) Coho salmon |
Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday) through October 18, then 7 days a week. Special NoteAll Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained. |