Salmon Region

The Salmon area is home to the Salmon River, one of the few undammed waterways left in America. The river and its forks serve as the only pathways into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness area, the largest single federally designated wilderness in the lower 48. Steelhead and salmon start and end their 900-mile journey to the ocean in this region of Idaho. Nine of Idaho’s big game animals roam the valleys and mountains in this area.

News

Privy Art - a new look to plain, vandal-prone outdoor restrooms

Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 8:30 AM MDT

Privy, latrine, commode - there are many names for an outhouse. These small, yet convenient outdoor restrooms have been answering desperate calls of nature for years at boating and fishing access areas across the state. But along the Salmon River between Challis and North Fork, seven of these plain-looking structures have been transformed into works of art.

Salmon Region
Mule deer, white-tailed deer plans available for review; open houses scheduled in Salmon & Challis

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 9:38 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game wildlife managers are asking deer hunters to review Fish and Game’s draft management plans for mule deer and white-tailed deer and provide feedback to the department on the overall concepts of the plans and whether topics are missing that might improve them.

Salmon Region Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 2:13 PM MDT

It’s time to grab your fishing gear and take the family fishing.

Salmon Region Fish Stocking and Schedules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Catch some fun on Free Fishing Day June 8

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 8:49 AM MDT

Saturday, June 8 is Idaho’s Free Fishing Day and Idaho Fish and Game invites anglers, residents and nonresidents, to celebrate the day by fishing without a license. Lack of fishing experience is no excuse. Fishing equipment will be available for use and experts will be on hand to help novice anglers learn the basics at these local events:

Salmon Region Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Spring bear hunters reminded of baiting rules

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 2:17 PM MDT

With spring black bear hunting season well underway, Idaho Department of Fish and Game reminds hunters that using bait comes with easy to follow rules. Yet each spring, some run afoul with the law when their blunders could easily be avoided.

Salmon Region Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
Summer fishing guide

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 9:26 AM MDT

Memorial Day weekend for many Idahoans is the unofficial kick off to the summer camping and fishing season. Here are 42 places statewide to go fishing.

Fishing Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Family Fishing Waters
Avoid high water this Memorial Day by fishing a local pond or lake

Friday, May 17, 2019 - 9:19 AM MDT

High water this Memorial Day weekend will likely put a temporary damper on fishing many local rivers and streams, but fortunately, local ponds and lakes are a good bet for anxious anglers.

Salmon Region