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Idaho Fish and Game

Steelhead Seasons and Rules

Steelhead Seasons and Rules

General season rules apply. (See Fishing Brochure)

Snake River

Steelhead: Snake River - Washington-Idaho border to Hells Canyon Dam (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Snake River from Hells Canyon Reservoir (Fall 2023)
Open
to *

Clearwater River

Steelhead: Clearwater River Lower - Mouth to U.S. Highway 12 Bridge (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Clearwater River - Upper - Memorial Bridge of U.S. Highway 12 to Clear Creek (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Clearwater River - Upper - Memorial Bridge of U.S. Highway 12 to Clear Creek (Fall 2023, part 1)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Clearwater River - Upper - Memorial Bridge of U.S. Highway 12 to Clear Creek (Fall 2023, part 2)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *
Steelhead: North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: South Fork Clearwater River (Fall 2023, part 1)
Open
to *
Steelhead: South Fork Clearwater River (Fall 2023, part 2)
Closed, Scheduled to Open
to *

Boise River

Steelhead: Boise River (2023)
Open
to *

Salmon River

Steelhead: Salmon River – Lower (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Salmon River – Middle (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Salmon River – Upper (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
Steelhead: Little Salmon River (Fall 2023)
Open
to *
* Dates are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.

Know your target

Steelhead, Chinook, and Coho salmon can occur in the same water during seasons. Please be mindful of the differences and seasons for each.

Salmon differences - Chinook

Fall Chinook Seasons and Rules

 

Salmon differences - Coho

Coho Seasons and Rules

 

Salmon differences - Steelhead

Steelhead Seasons and Rules

 
The Rules Brochures

Online rules brochures are shared here in PDF file format. They are produced to keep the online display as close as possible to the printed version. However, the online version will be updated for significant changes, corrections, or updates to seasons and rules when deemed appropriate.

Printed copies of the seasons and rules brochure can be picked up, without charge, at local license vendors, Offices, or by calling 208-334-3700 to receive a copy by mail.

To view Idaho Fish and Game administrative rules and code, visit the Office of Administrative Rules on the Idaho Department of Administration website.

To advertise in future Idaho Fish and Game seasons and rules large brochures, call: Rotary Offset Press at 1-253-216-1256.