Coho Salmon Seasons and Rules

Coho fishing seasons and rules information for Idaho

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.

This season is now closed.

Coho Seasons and Rules brochure [PDF, 586 KB]

The table below shows stretches of rivers, current fishing status, bag and possession limits, and special restrictions.

News

Select a river segment to see season status

Select a river segment to see season status

Fall season

Clearwater River

Clearwater River
River Zone	Current Season Status	Legal Harvest	Season Dates	Daily Limit	Possession Limit	Notes
Coho: Clearwater River - Mouth to Memorial Bridge 2020 Clearwater River From: 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 Note All Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained.
Coho: Clearwater River - Memorial Bridge to Orofino Bridge 2020 Clearwater River From: 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 Note All 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 2020 Clearwater River From: 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 Note All 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
Coho: North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam 2020 North Fork Clearwater River From: 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 Note All 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
Coho: Middle Fork Clearwater River 2020 Middle Fork Clearwater River From: 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 Note All Coho Salmon are considered Adults. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained.