Clearwater River Lower - Mouth to U.S. Highway 12 Memorial Bridge (Fall 2026)
Fall run
Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Open, Recent Changes in Effect
Season Dates:
to
Fishing Days:
The steelhead fishery is open 7 days per week.
Daily Limit:
Two (2) steelhead per day, only one (1) may be ≥ 28 inches in length
Possession Limit:
Six (6) steelhead in possession, only three (3) may be ≥ 28 inches in length
Season Limit
Twenty (20) steelhead during the fall season
Harvest Allowed
Adults
Adipose Fin Clipped
Season Status Details
Beginning September 18th the daily bag limit changed to two (2) steelhead with only 1 fish ≥ 28”.
Clearwater River - Mouth to Highway 12 Memorial Bridge
River:
Lower Bound:
Line at the mouth from a posted sign on the north bank to the western-most point on the south bank
Upper Bound:
Highway 12 Memorial Bridge