Spring Steelhead Seasons Still Open

The spring steelhead season continues through April 30 in most steelhead waters. Open waters include: - Snake River from the Washington state line at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. - Clearwater River Mainstem and Middle Fork from its mouth upstream to Clear Creek. - North Fork Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to Dworshak Dam. - South Fork Clearwater River from its mouth upstream to the confluence of American and Red Rivers. - Salmon River from its mouth upstream to the posted boundary 100 yards downstream of the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery weir near Stanley. Except the season closed March 31 in the reach from the Lake Creek Bridge to Long Tom Creek. Elsewhere the season remains open until: - May 15 on the Little Salmon River. - May 31 on the Snake River from Hells Canyon Dam upstream to Oxbow Dam. - May 31 on the Boise River from its mouth upstream to Barber Dam. Spring steelhead limits are three fish per day and nine in possession with no more than 20 fish per season. Anglers are reminded to consult the 2007 fishing rule book for special restrictions and limits. A valid 2007 fishing license and steelhead permit are required to fish for steelhead. Anglers may use only barbless hooks, and only steelhead with a clipped adipose fin may be kept.