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.

Coho Rules mobile brochure [PDF, 752 KB]

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

Coho Harvest Zone Season Information

Select a river segment to see season status

Select a river segment to see season status

Fall season

Clearwater River
River Code	River Zone	Current Season Status	Legal Harvest	Season Dates	Daily Limit	Possession Limit	Notes
3	Coho: Clearwater River - Mouth to Memorial Bridge Clearwater River From: Mouth To: Memorial Bridge	Closed	Adults	September 20, 2019 (All day) to October 13, 2019 (All day)	Two (2) Coho salmon	Six (6) Coho salmon	Fishing will occur 7 days a week. Special Note All Coho Salmon are considered Adults.
3	Coho: Clearwater River - Memorial Bridge to Orofino Bridge Clearwater River From: Memorial Bridge To: Orofino Bridge	Closed	Adults	September 20, 2019 (All day) to October 13, 2019 (All day)	Two (2) Coho salmon	Six (6) Coho salmon	Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday). Special Note All Coho Salmon are considered Adults.
4	Coho: Clearwater River - Orofino Bridge to Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River Clearwater River From: Orofino Bridge To: Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River	Closed	Adults	September 20, 2019 (All day) to October 13, 2019 (All day)	Two (2) Coho salmon	Six (6) Coho salmon	Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday). Special Note All Coho Salmon are considered Adults.

North Fork Clearwater River
River Code	River Zone	Current Season Status	Legal Harvest	Season Dates	Daily Limit	Possession Limit	Notes
5	Coho: North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam North Fork Clearwater River From: Mouth of North Fork To: Dworkshak Dam	Closed	Adults	September 20, 2019 (All day) to October 13, 2019 (All day)	Two (2) Coho salmon	Six (6) Coho salmon	Fishing will occur 4 days a week (Thursday through Sunday). Special Note All Coho Salmon are considered Adults.