Chinook Salmon Seasons and Rules Press Releases and Blogs

Chinook season proposals are now available and a virtual open house is Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. MST.

Monday, February 1, 2021 - 3:24 PM MST

Anglers can view and comment on the proposed seasons at idfg.idaho.gov/chinook. During the virtual open house, fisheries staff will give an overview of forecasts and season proposals for each of the state’s Chinook salmon fisheries, and there will be a question-and-answer session for each fishery.

Fish and Game Commission approves Clearwater Coho season and shooting hours for Upland Game Bird Permit areas

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 12:33 PM MDT

Findings from the Experimental Fall Chinook Fishery

Friday, August 21, 2020 - 11:13 AM MDT

F&G commission approves 2020 fall Chinook salmon season

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 1:12 PM MDT

Upper Salmon River closes for Chinook fishing effective immediately

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 1:11 PM MDT

Effects on wild Chinook salmon from catch-and-release impacts of non-tribal fisheries and direct harvest by tribal fisheries have met the allowable take approved through Endangered Species Act authorizations.

July 16 is last day to comment on proposed fall Chinook seasons for Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers

Monday, July 13, 2020 - 8:51 AM MDT

Chinook fishing closes on Lower Salmon River, Little Salmon to close June 20

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 1:37 PM MDT

Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Update 6/17/2020

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 10:59 AM MDT

F&G Commission approves Chinook season for Upper Salmon River starting June 26

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 9:46 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game Commission met via conference call and approved a Chinook fishing season to start June 26 on about 38 miles of river starting near Clayton and going upstream to near the Stanley Fish Hatchery. About 300-350 adult Chinook are expected to be available for harvest.

Chinook fishing closes on the Lower Salmon River from Rice Creek to Hammer Creek

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 4:24 PM MDT

Low returns cause F&G to close some areas to Chinook salmon fishing and alter others

Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 12:03 PM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game has closed Chinook fishing in the Clearwater River system, and will end fishing on portions of the Salmon River and the Little Salmon River on May 17. Fishing days per week will also be reduced after May 17 on sections of Salmon and Little Salmon Rivers that remain open.

Chinook fishing season opens April 25, but few fish are in Idaho yet

Monday, April 20, 2020 - 2:49 PM MDT

F&G commission approves 2020 spring Chinook salmon season

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 10:31 AM MDT

The Fish and Game Commission recently approved spring Chinook fishing on the Clearwater, Snake, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers to start April 25 and run until closed by the Fish and Game director. Full rules will soon be available on Fish and Game’s website. Printed rules will be available prior to the season opener.

Raising Chinook at Sawtooth Hatchery doesn't stop during Stanley's frozen winter

Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 2:58 PM MST

Changes in fall Chinook Salmon rules

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 9:36 AM MDT

F&G announces restrictions on harvest of unclipped Chinook on the Snake and Salmon rivers

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 5:01 PM MDT

F&G expands Chinook fishing in the Clearwater River system

Friday, August 30, 2019 - 3:54 PM MDT

On Friday, Aug. 30, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s fall Chinook fishery permit, and anglers should be aware of some changes to the structure of the season in the Clearwater River, as well as modifications to the daily and possession limits in all of the state’s fall Chinook fisheries.

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