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Q. When does the fall steelhead season start? A. The fall steelhead harvest season starts in Lewiston on August 1, but only on the Clearwater from its mouth to the Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 12, and runs through December 31. The rest of the Clearwater above the Memorial Bridge is open from October 15 through December 31. Elsewhere, the general harvest season starts September 1 and runs through the end of December. Check the fishing rules brochure for open waters, limits and exceptions. A fishing license and a steelhead permit are required.