Little North Fork Clearwater River

• 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