Coho Salmon Seasons and Rules

Coho fishing seasons and rules information for Idaho

The Idaho Coho salmon fishing seasons may change intermittently. As season status changes, this page will reflect the current seasons and rules.

Seasons and rules for Coho are listed in the 2022-24 fishing seasons and rules brochure.

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

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Fall season

Snake River
River Zone	Current Season Status	Legal Harvest	Season Dates	Daily Limit	Notes
Coho: Snake River - Washington-Idaho border to Salmon River - 2021 Snake River From: Washington-Idaho border To: Salmon River	Closed	None	9/3/2021 to 10/31/2021	None
Coho: Snake River - Salmon River to Hells Canyon Dam - 2021 Snake River From: Salmon River To: Hells Canyon Dam	Closed	None	9/3/2021 to 10/31/2021	None

Clearwater River
River Zone	Current Season Status	Legal Harvest	Season Dates	Daily Limit	Notes
Coho: Clearwater River - Mouth to Memorial Bridge 2021 Clearwater River From: Mouth To: Memorial Bridge	Closed	Adults, Jacks	9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021	Two (2) Adult Coho salmon. No limit on jacks.	Fishing open 7 days a week. Special Note It is legal to harvest adults and jacks. Adults are considered as 20 inches or more. Jacks are considered under 20 inches. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained.
Coho: Clearwater River - Memorial Bridge to Orofino Bridge 2021 Clearwater River From: Memorial Bridge To: Orofino Bridge	Closed	Adults, Jacks	9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021	Two (2) Adult Coho salmon. No limit on jacks.	Fishing open 7 days a week. Special Note It is legal to harvest adults and jacks. Adults are considered as 20 inches or more. Jacks are considered under 20 inches. 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 2021 Clearwater River From: Orofino Bridge To: Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River	Closed	Adults, Jacks	9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021	Two (2) Adult Coho salmon. No limit on jacks.	Fishing open 7 days a week. Special Note It is legal to harvest adults and jacks. Adults are considered as 20 inches or more. Jacks are considered under 20 inches. 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	Notes
Coho: North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam 2021 North Fork Clearwater River From: Mouth of North Fork To: Dworkshak Dam	Closed	Adults, Jacks	9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021	Two (2) Adult Coho salmon. No limit on jacks.	Fishing open 7 days a week. Special Note It is legal to harvest adults and jacks. Adults are considered as 20 inches or more. Jacks are considered under 20 inches. 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	Notes
Coho: Middle Fork Clearwater River (Mouth to Clear Creek) 2021 Middle Fork Clearwater River From: Mouth To: Clear Creek	Closed	Adults, Jacks	9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021	Two (2) Adult Coho salmon. No limit on jacks.	Fishing open 7 days a week. Special Note It is legal to harvest adults and jacks. Adults are considered as 20 inches or more. Jacks are considered under 20 inches. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained.

South Fork Clearwater River
River Zone	Current Season Status	Legal Harvest	Season Dates	Daily Limit	Notes
Coho: South Fork Clearwater River 2021 South Fork Clearwater River From: Mouth To: The confluence of American and Red rivers	Closed	Adults, Jacks	9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021	Two (2) Adult Coho salmon. No limit on jacks.	Fishing open 7 days a week. Special Note It is legal to harvest adults and jacks. Adults are considered as 20 inches or more. Jacks are considered under 20 inches. Both adipose clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be retained.