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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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
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April 11 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 9:02 AM MDT
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South Fork Clearwater River Hatchery Steelhead Program: Video Series- Volunteer Anglers
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 5:49 PM MDT
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April 4 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 8:57 AM MDT
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March 28 Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 9:50 AM MDT
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March 21 Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 8:00 AM MDT
Current Steelhead Fishing Status:
Please visit the steelhead seasons and rules page to keep up with current changes to steelhead seasons