Colt Killed Creek (White Sand Creek)

Tributary of the Lochsa River

    Colt Killed Creek (White Sand Creek) in Idaho County is 23.3 miles in length.

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    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    2003/07/29 Chinook Salmon 122,152 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2002/07/31 Chinook Salmon 299,787 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2001/07/25 Chinook Salmon 298,742 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/08/04 Chinook Salmon 93,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/07/27 Chinook Salmon 98,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/07/15 Chinook Salmon 113,600 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1994/07/19 Chinook Salmon 165,957 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1994/07/05 Chinook Salmon 99,808 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1993/08/25 Chinook Salmon 40 Adults
    1993/08/05 Chinook Salmon 80,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1993/08/04 Chinook Salmon 80,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1992/07/23 Chinook Salmon 90,125 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1989/06/21 Chinook Salmon 100,148 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1989/06/20 Chinook Salmon 99,919 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1989/05/10 Chinook Salmon 56,629 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1989/03/29 Chinook Salmon 102,439 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1989/03/28 Chinook Salmon 98,200 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1988/06/14 Chinook Salmon 100,200 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1988/05/11 Chinook Salmon 127,800 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1988/03/17 Chinook Salmon 200,105 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1987/05/08 Chinook Salmon 300,400 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1987/03/18 Chinook Salmon 99,900 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1987/03/16 Chinook Salmon 245,000 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1986/10/14 Chinook Salmon 120,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1986/10/09 Chinook Salmon 100,620 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1986/10/07 Chinook Salmon 127,400 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1986/05/08 Chinook Salmon 70,282 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1981/06/22 Steelhead 356,250 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1980/09/24 Steelhead 45,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1980/04/30 Chinook Salmon 78,720 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1980/04/29 Chinook Salmon 78,720 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1974/07/02 Steelhead 100,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/04/10 Chinook Salmon 60,000 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 Colt Killed Creek (White Sand 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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