Potlatch River

Tributary of the Clearwater River

  • Recommended Fishing Water

Potlatch River in Latah and Nez Perce Counties is 56.9 miles in length.

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Motor Restriction
No
Boat Ramp
No
Dock
No
Toilet
Yes
Campground
Yes
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Handicap Accessible

Recommended Game Fish

Species Observed in Surveys

Fish Stocking Records

Date
Species
Quantity
General Size
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Date
Species
Quantity
General Size
2008/06/18 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2008/06/11 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 322 Catchable (6+ inches)
2007/06/07 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 999 Catchable (6+ inches)
2007/05/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,005 Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/06/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/05/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
2006/05/17 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
2005/06/09 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,001 Catchable (6+ inches)
2005/05/25 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 540 Catchable (6+ inches)
2004/06/09 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
2003/06/03 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 990 Catchable (6+ inches)
2003/05/22 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 960 Catchable (6+ inches)
2003/03/11 Coho Salmon 274,125 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
2002/06/05 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
2002/05/16 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
2001/06/06 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 990 Catchable (6+ inches)
2001/05/21 Rainbow Trout 991 Catchable (6+ inches)
2000/06/01 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 900 Catchable (6+ inches)
2000/05/26 Rainbow Trout - Triploid 900 Catchable (6+ inches)
1999/06/21 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1999/06/06 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1999/05/24 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1998/06/03 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1998/05/19 Rainbow Trout 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
1997/06/04 Rainbow Trout 975 Catchable (6+ inches)
1997/05/23 Rainbow Trout 1,007 Catchable (6+ inches)
1996/06/07 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1996/05/23 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1995/06/07 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1995/06/02 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1995/05/25 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1994/06/21 Rainbow Trout 250 Catchable (6+ inches)
1994/06/14 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1994/05/25 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/06/17 Rainbow Trout 510 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/06/07 Rainbow Trout 510 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/05/14 Rainbow Trout 750 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/04/27 Rainbow Trout 750 Catchable (6+ inches)
1993/04/20 Rainbow Trout 540 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/05/29 Rainbow Trout 630 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/05/19 Rainbow Trout 630 Catchable (6+ inches)
1992/04/22 Rainbow Trout 250 Catchable (6+ inches)
1989/05/24 Rainbow Trout 1,008 Catchable (6+ inches)
1987/04/24 Rainbow Trout 1,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
1985/05/24 Rainbow Trout 1,085 Catchable (6+ inches)
1984/05/31 Rainbow Trout 500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1983/04/19 Steelhead 71 Adults
1983/04/15 Steelhead 81 Adults
1981/05/07 Rainbow Trout 1,500 Catchable (6+ inches)
1980/05/06 Rainbow Trout 1,680 Catchable (6+ inches)
1979/05/04 Steelhead 170,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
1978/04/24 Steelhead 280 Adults
1977/06/30 Steelhead 175,000 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 Potlatch River.
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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