Little Salmon River Access Map and Rules Brochure Available Online

A Little Salmon River access map and rules brochure is now available on the Fish and Game website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=110, and also at the Lewiston, McCall and Nampa Fish and Game offices. A popular stretch of the Little Salmon River will be accessible for the spring salmon season thanks to an agreement forged by Fish and Game staff and the local landowner. All property on both sides of the Little Salmon from its confluence with Rapid River downstream to milepost 193 is now private, but the recent 18-month lease targeting the west bank of this river reach will give anglers access to many coveted salmon fishing holes. "The Department of Fish and Game is obviously pleased with the agreement we've reached with the landowner that continues to allow salmon and steelhead fishing access to the Little Salmon River across his private property," Fish and Game Director Virgil Moore commented. "The continued use of this segment of the river relies on all of us honoring the access rules outlined in the agreement and respecting private property." The local landowner was equally pleased. "We are delighted to have worked with Fish and Game staff to develop this agreement," property owner Ralph Sletager said. "The agreement provides great fishing access for the public and addresses our concerns as property owners."