White Cap Creek

Tributary of the Selway River

    White Cap Creek in Idaho County is 25.2 miles in length.

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    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    1980/05/29 Chinook Salmon 169,320 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1980/05/20 Chinook Salmon 148,448 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1979/06/13 Chinook Salmon 27,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1979/06/09 Chinook Salmon 54,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1979/06/03 Chinook Salmon 41,280 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1979/05/25 Chinook Salmon 13,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1979/05/21 Chinook Salmon 50,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1978/06/03 Chinook Salmon 68,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/06/01 Chinook Salmon 51,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/05/24 Chinook Salmon 34,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/05/16 Chinook Salmon 34,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/05/04 Chinook Salmon 28,560 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1977/06/07 Chinook Salmon 82,600 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1977/05/24 Chinook Salmon 60,920 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1976/05/28 Chinook Salmon 66,900 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1975/06/04 Chinook Salmon 84,320 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/06/09 Chinook Salmon 40,320 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/06/02 Chinook Salmon 74,880 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/05/28 Chinook Salmon 37,440 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/05/26 Chinook Salmon 63,360 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/05/18 Chinook Salmon 180,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/06/20 Chinook Salmon 50,400 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/06/12 Chinook Salmon 31,680 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1972/06/02 Chinook Salmon 21,660 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/06/25 Chinook Salmon 104,448 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1971/05/29 Chinook Salmon 112,044 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/06/12 Chinook Salmon 329,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1969/06/04 Chinook Salmon 405,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1968/05/27 Chinook Salmon 237,500 Fry (0-3 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 White Cap 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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