Steelhead Fishing
Steelhead are large, ocean-going rainbow trout native to Idaho and the northwest region. When adult steelhead leave the ocean and swim back to Idaho, they create one of the state’s most amazing fishing opportunities.
Starting in August and for the next 9 months, anglers can fish for adult hatchery steelhead in Idaho’s rivers. Fishing is best on the lower sections of the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers in the fall. As steelhead continue to migrate upstream anglers will find them in the South Fork Clearwater, Little Salmon and upper Salmon rivers. Steelhead are sometimes released into other waters, like the Boise River, to provide additional fishing opportunities.
News
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Idaho's Steelhead Fishery Update: August 9, 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 6:03 PM MDT
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Using genetics to track wild Chinook salmon and steelhead returns
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 4:32 PM MDT
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South Fork Clearwater River Broodstock Program : Video Series Part 2- Hatchery Spawning and Smolt Release
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - 9:48 AM MDT
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Here's a reminder of fishing season and rule changes for 2022
Monday, May 23, 2022 - 4:38 PM MDT
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Magic Valley steelhead hatcheries help provide fishing opportunities on returning adult steelhead
Friday, May 20, 2022 - 3:52 PM MDT
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April 25 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 9:12 AM MDT
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April 18 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 - 2:30 PM MDT
Current Steelhead Fishing Status:
Please visit the steelhead seasons and rules page to keep up with current changes to steelhead seasons