Steelhead Counts Pick Up

The number of steelhead coming into Idaho is increasing, as counts over Lower Granite Dam have been in the thousands for more than a week. During the four day period ending on Sunday September 28, the average count at Lower Granite was right around 5,000 fish per day. The B-run steelhead run is projected to come in at 126 percent of original predictions. B-run steelhead generally arrive later, and are much larger than A-run steelhead. This is especially good news for anglers who fish the Clearwater, as that fishery is predominately comprised of B-run steelhead. This year's total is just slightly less than the ten year average for the end of September, but is well ahead of last year's count. For more information on steelhead fishing in Idaho, including useful instructional videos, go to https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=38