Walton Creek

Tributary of the Lochsa River

    Walton Creek in Idaho County is 6.5 miles in length.

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    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    2024/03/16 Chinook Salmon 434,915 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2023/04/03 Chinook Salmon 469,875 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2022/03/13 Chinook Salmon 574,803 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2019/04/03 Chinook Salmon 624,403 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2018/03/14 Chinook Salmon 673,181 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2017/03/13 Chinook Salmon 616,717 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2015/03/25 Chinook Salmon 528,410 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2014/04/03 Chinook Salmon 492,243 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2013/03/20 Chinook Salmon 408,422 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2012/03/28 Chinook Salmon 407,970 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2010/04/02 Chinook Salmon 413,158 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2008/03/19 Chinook Salmon 223,714 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2007/03/23 Chinook Salmon 373,977 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2006/03/22 Chinook Salmon 423,633 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2005/09/16 Chinook Salmon 347,299 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2005/03/24 Chinook Salmon 403,917 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2004/09/26 Chinook Salmon 343,967 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2004/09/22 Chinook Salmon 66,150 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2004/03/25 Chinook Salmon 376,797 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2003/09/16 Chinook Salmon 385,292 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2003/04/01 Chinook Salmon 350,665 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2002/09/27 Chinook Salmon 526,733 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2002/04/08 Chinook Salmon 349,890 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2001/10/01 Chinook Salmon 559,630 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2001/04/12 Chinook Salmon 212,648 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/04/10 Chinook Salmon 293,522 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1999/04/12 Chinook Salmon 334,482 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1998/09/23 Chinook Salmon 330,555 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/04/08 Chinook Salmon 5,919 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/04/06 Chinook Salmon 238,928 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1997/04/15 Chinook Salmon 3,549 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1996/04/15 Chinook Salmon 11,540 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1996/04/11 Chinook Salmon 221,191 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1995/04/12 Chinook Salmon 290,417 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1992/09/05 Chinook Salmon 500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1991/03/12 Chinook Salmon 180,764 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1990/10/23 Chinook Salmon 307,104 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1990/03/29 Chinook Salmon 53,287 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1989/10/19 Chinook Salmon 314,500 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

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    Fishing Rules, 2025 - 2027

    All Waters Open All Year

    Except as modified in Special Rules
    Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

    Daily Bag Limits

    The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit.

    Special Rules

    No Special Rules for Walton Creek.
    Clearwater Region Bag Limits
    Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

    • In rivers and streams, no bag, length or possession limits
    • In lakes and reservoirs, limit is 6, both species combined

    Brook Trout

    • Brook Trout limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for Brook Trout

    Bull Trout

    • Bull Trout - catch-and-release

    Kokanee

    • Kokanee limit is 25

    Salmon (ocean-run)

    • Spring and summer Chinook Salmon seasons and limits are set by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission and issued in separate brochures
    • Seasons and limits for fall Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon can be found here
    • Sockeye Salmon fishing is prohibited. Defined as ocean-run Oncorhynchus nerka longer than 14 inches in the Snake River drainage below Hells Canyon Dam, the Salmon River drainage (excluding above Mosquito Flat Dam), and the Clearwater River drainage (excluding that portion above Dworshak Dam and lakes)
    • Fishing for salmon is prohibited unless a salmon season is specifically opened for that water

    Steelhead (ocean-run)

    • Defined as Rainbow Trout longer than 20 inches in the Snake River drainage below Hells Canyon Dam, the Salmon River drainage (excluding lakes and reservoirs), and the Clearwater River drainage (excluding that portion above Dworshak Dam, and lakes)
    • Fishing for steelhead is prohibited unless a steelhead season is specifically opened for that water. See fishing regulations for details

    Sturgeon

    • Sturgeon - catch-and-release
    • Sturgeon must not be removed from the water and must be released upon landing
    • Barbless hooks, sliding swivel device to secure a weight, and a lighter test line to secure weight to sliding swivel device are required. See fishing regulations for details

    Tiger Muskie

    • Tiger Muskie limit is 2, none under 40 inches

    Trout includes Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

    • In rivers and streams, trout limit is 2, all species combined
    • In lakes, reservoirs, ditches and canals, trout limit is 6, all species combined
    • Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately

    Walleye (Stocked illegally in this Region. May be harmful to existing fisheries.)

    • No bag, length, or possession limits. Harvest is encouraged

    Whitefish

    • Whitefish limit is 25
    • Harvest allowed during any open season unless otherwise noted under Special Rules - if gear or bait restrictions are listed, they apply when fishing for whitefish

    Protected Nongame Fish includes Pacific Lamprey and Sand Roller

    • May not be harvested or possessed

    All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

    • No bag, length, or possession limits
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