Lolo Creek

Tributary of the Clearwater River

    Lolo Creek in Clearwater and Idaho Counties is 47.0 miles in length.

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    Species Observed in Surveys

    Fish Stocking Records

    Date Species Quantity General Size
    2009/04/28 Steelhead 50,250 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2008/04/21 Steelhead 45,608 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2007/04/19 Steelhead 52,415 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2006/04/26 Steelhead 50,020 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2005/04/20 Steelhead 53,046 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2004/04/26 Steelhead 51,562 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2003/10/10 Chinook Salmon 156,310 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2003/04/22 Steelhead 43,070 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2003/03/19 Chinook Salmon 147,488 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2002/04/29 Steelhead 18,000 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2002/04/02 Chinook Salmon 149,185 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    2002/03/28 Steelhead 300 Adults
    2001/04/16 Steelhead 48,823 Catchable (6+ inches)
    2001/03/21 Chinook Salmon 155,195 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1999/03/31 Chinook Salmon 147,975 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1989/06/07 Chinook Salmon 35,443 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1989/06/02 Chinook Salmon 58,666 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1988/05/25 Chinook Salmon 43,722 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1988/05/05 Chinook Salmon 103,800 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1988/04/27 Steelhead 200,425 Fingerling (3-6 inches)
    1987/05/22 Rainbow Trout 625 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1987/05/12 Chinook Salmon 133,158 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1986/07/22 Rainbow Trout 511 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1986/06/04 Rainbow Trout 498 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1986/05/29 Rainbow Trout 498 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1985/06/17 Rainbow Trout 960 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1984/06/01 Rainbow Trout 750 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1983/05/24 Rainbow Trout 850 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1983/04/12 Steelhead 150 Adults
    1982/05/21 Rainbow Trout 1,200 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1981/06/03 Rainbow Trout 900 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1981/05/13 Steelhead 160,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1980/09/25 Steelhead 40,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1980/07/09 Rainbow Trout 1,650 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1980/05/15 Steelhead 100,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1980/04/26 Steelhead 165 Adults
    1979/06/11 Steelhead 379,236 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/06/05 Steelhead 520,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1978/04/20 Steelhead 800 Adults
    1977/06/13 Chinook Salmon 104,500 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1977/06/10 Steelhead 300,000 Fry (0-3 inches)
    1974/06/27 Rainbow Trout 600 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1969/06/30 Rainbow Trout 3,640 Catchable (6+ inches)
    1968/06/12 Rainbow Trout 1,920 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

    No Special Rules for Lolo 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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