Redfish Lake Creek

Tributary of the Salmon River

    Redfish Lake Creek in Custer County is 14.0 miles in length.

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    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

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    Species
    Quantity
    General Size
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    Date
    Species
    Quantity
    General Size
    2024/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 107,900 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2024/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 489,418 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2024/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 429,174 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/05/03 Sockeye Salmon 621,126 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2023/05/02 Sockeye Salmon 226,120 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/05/04 Sockeye Salmon 534,607 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2022/05/03 Sockeye Salmon 373,706 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 206,710 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/05/06 Sockeye Salmon 355,184 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2020/05/05 Sockeye Salmon 375,214 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 113,695 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2019/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 187,404 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2019/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 219,061 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2019/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 362,226 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/05/10 Sockeye Salmon 40,677 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 95,455 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 98,061 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2018/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 84,599 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/29 Sockeye Salmon 21,586 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/28 Sockeye Salmon 83,306 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/27 Sockeye Salmon 83,906 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/26 Sockeye Salmon 91,029 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/25 Sockeye Salmon 94,527 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/21 Sockeye Salmon 67,953 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/20 Sockeye Salmon 94,071 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/19 Sockeye Salmon 92,496 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2017/04/18 Sockeye Salmon 105,618 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/09/01 Sockeye Salmon 78 Adults
    2016/05/19 Sockeye Salmon 69,617 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/05/18 Sockeye Salmon 102,170 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/05/13 Sockeye Salmon 89,040 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/05/12 Sockeye Salmon 91,556 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/05/10 Sockeye Salmon 99,319 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2016/05/10 Sockeye Salmon 94,356 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2016/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 88,963 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2015/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 104,563 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2015/05/06 Sockeye Salmon 106,642 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2014/09/01 Sockeye Salmon 818 Adults
    2014/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 172,090 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2014/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 123,171 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2014/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 1,128 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2013/05/10 Sockeye Salmon 235 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2013/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 101,975 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2013/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 170,870 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2012/05/10 Sockeye Salmon 173,958 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2012/05/10 Sockeye Salmon 159,346 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2011/05/12 Sockeye Salmon 55,434 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2011/05/12 Sockeye Salmon 135,614 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2010/05/04 Sockeye Salmon 34,619 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2010/05/04 Sockeye Salmon 25,879 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2009/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 73,681 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2008/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 73,814 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2007/05/08 Sockeye Salmon 54,582 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2006/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 46,430 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2005/06/30 Bull Trout 5 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2005/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 19,414 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2005/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 19,855 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2004/06/30 Bull Trout 6 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2002/05/07 Sockeye Salmon 38,674 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2001/05/02 Sockeye Salmon 13,915 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2000/05/09 Sockeye Salmon 148 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1999/05/05 Sockeye Salmon 4,859 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/05/04 Sockeye Salmon 14,270 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1998/04/28 Sockeye Salmon 23,313 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1996/05/02 Sockeye Salmon 11,545 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1995/04/21 Sockeye Salmon 517 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1995/04/21 Sockeye Salmon 3,277 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1989/07/10 Steelhead 9,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1988/07/11 Steelhead 17,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1987/07/07 Steelhead 38,879 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1985/07/22 Steelhead 26,269 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1985/07/19 Steelhead 48,441 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1985/07/01 Steelhead 89,669 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1973/06/08 Rainbow Trout 760 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1972/08/09 Rainbow Trout 600 Catchable (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

    Salmon River tributaries Those tributaries from the mouth of the Middle Fork Salmon River upstream (except: North Fork Salmon River, Lemhi, Pahsimeroi, East Fork Salmon River, and Yankee Fork Salmon River)
    • December 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekend – trout – catch-and-release
    • Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30 - Salmon Region general rules apply
    Salmon Region Bag Limits
    Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth)

    • No bag, length, or possession limits

    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 illegal. Defined as ocean-run Oncorhynchus nerka longer than 14 inches in the Salmon River drainage (excluding above Mosquito Flat Dam)
    • 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 Salmon River drainage (excluding the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and ponds)
    • 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 Lake Trout, Golden Trout, Arctic Grayling, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Sunapee Trout and trout hybrids (e.g. Tiger Trout)

    • Trout limit is 6, all species combined
    • Chinook Salmon and steelhead placed in ponds are counted in the trout bag limit
    • Bull Trout and Brook Trout are listed separately

    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 including Pacific Lamprey

    • May not be harvested or possessed

    All Other Fish Species includes bullfrogs and crayfish

    • No bag, length, or possession limits
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