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Idaho Fish and Game

Clearwater River: Mouth to confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater rivers (Coho 2024)

Fall run
 Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Open
Season Dates:
to
Daily Limit:
Two (2) Adult Coho Salmon per day, no limit on jacks
Possession Limit:
Six (6) Adult Coho Salmon in possession, no limit on jacks
Season Limit
There is no season limit on Coho Salmon
Harvest Allowed
Adults
Jacks
Season Status Details

Adult Coho Salmon are greater than or equal to 20 inches in length.

Both clipped and unclipped Coho Salmon may be harvested.

Special Restrictions
  • Near Dworshak National Fish Hatchery
    • Fishing from the shoreline along the perimeter of Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is prohibited.
  • Near Lenore Rest Area
    • Fishing from any watercraft is prohibited in the Big Eddy near Lenore Rest Area at milepost 28 on US Highway 12 from the posted boundary near river mile 27.6 upstream to the posted boundary near river mile 28.0.
  • Near Cherrylane Bridge
    • Fishing is prohibited between posted boundaries 100 yards upstream and downstream from the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery Ladder (near Cherrylane Bridge) and extending into the river channel 50 yards.

Clearwater River - Mouth to Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River

Lower Bound:
Mouth
Upper Bound:
Headwaters/Confluence of South Fork and Middle Fork Clearwater River