Welcome Lake
Salmon River Drainage
Welcome Lake in Lemhi County is 4.1 acres.
Species Observed in Surveys
- Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi observed in 2013
- Rainbow x Cutthroat Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss x clarkii observed in 2013
Fish Stocking Records
Date | Species | Quantity | General Size |
---|---|---|---|
2019/08/20 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,223 | Less than 6 inches |
2016/08/17 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,215 | Less than 6 inches |
2013/08/21 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,226 | Less than 6 inches |
2010/09/15 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 886 | Less than 6 inches |
2008/09/24 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,225 | Less than 6 inches |
2004/08/28 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,225 | Less than 6 inches |
2001/08/31 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,225 | Less than 6 inches |
1998/08/26 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1996/08/08 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1992/09/28 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 1,700 | Less than 6 inches |
1989/08/31 | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | 3,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1986/09/03 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1983/09/06 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | Less than 6 inches |
1980/09/17 | Cutbow - Cutthroat x Rainbow Trout | 2,052 | Less than 6 inches |
1977/08/19 | Rainbow Trout | 1,960 | Less than 6 inches |
1974/08/17 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | Less than 6 inches |
1971/08/17 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,025 | Less than 6 inches |
1968/08/01 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,000 | Less than 6 inches |
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Fishing Rules, 2022 - 2024
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 after the second day of the season.
Special Rules
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