Fall Steelhead Salmon Fishing
Fall steelhead seasons run begin summer and through the end of summer.
Seasons and Rules
Stay up-to-date with spring and summer Chinook fishing seasons
Snake River
Clearwater River
- Steelhead: Clearwater River Lower - Mouth to U.S. Highway 12 Memorial Bridge (Fall 2024)
Open
to * - Steelhead: Clearwater River - Upper - U.S. Highway 12 Memorial Bridge to Clear Creek (Fall 2024)
Open, Catch and Release Only
to * - Steelhead: North Fork Clearwater River - Mouth to Dworshak Dam (Fall 2024)
Open
to * - Steelhead: South Fork Clearwater River (Fall 2024)
Open, Catch and Release Only
to *
Boise River
- Steelhead: Boise River (2024)
Open
to *
Salmon River
Hatchery Returns
View spring and summer Chinook returning to headwaters to spawn.
Bonneville Dam
Jan 1 2024 - Dec 31 2024
| Date Of Count | Daily Adult Count | Total to Date This Year | Total to Date Last Year | 5 Year Average To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01 | 42 | 180,863 | 115,200 | 100,494 |
Jul 1 2024 - Dec 31 2024
Lower Granite Dam
Jan 1 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
| Date Of Count | Daily Adult Count | Total to Date This Year | Total to Date Last Year | 5 Year Average To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | 336 | 97,456 | 66,756 | 52,553 |
Jul 1 2024 - Dec 31 2024
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.
Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb
If you’ve been waiting for some of the best news of the year for anglers, hold on to your fishing rods. Idaho’s annual steelhead returns through the month of October are the highest they’ve been in over seven years…and still counting.
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