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Idaho Fish and Game

North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Fall 2026)

Fall run
 Season dates and limits are subject to change at any time. Check back for current status.
Season Status:
Open, Catch and Release Only
Season Dates:
to
Fishing Days:

Fishing for steelhead is open 7 days per week

Daily Limit:
Zero (0) steelhead, catch and release only
Possession Limit:
Zero (0) steelhead, catch and release only
Harvest Allowed
None, Catch and Release Only
Season Status Details

Beginning October 22 the daily bag limit is zero (0) steelhead and the fishery is catch-and-release only for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Special Restrictions
  • Near Dworshak Hatchery
    • Fishing from the shoreline or wading along the perimeter of Dworshak Hatchery is prohibited.
  • Near Highway 7 Bridge
    • Fishing from any watercraft or wading is prohibited between the posted sign approximately 150 yards upstream from the mouth of the North Fork Clearwater River to the Ahsahka Highway 7 Bridge.
    • When fishing from the Highway 7 Bridge, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take any fish downstream of the railroad bridge. Fishing from the railroad bridge is prohibited