Salmon Region | Idaho Fish and Game

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

2019 statewide and regional deer, elk hunting outlook

Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 8:35 PM MDT

Idaho deer and elk hunters should see good to excellent hunting for elk and white-tailed deer, and average mule deer hunting in 2019, but that’s likely to vary by location across the state. Read the outlook

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Oct. 14: Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report

Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 9:08 AM MDT

Steelhead were caught over the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort increased but remained light overall. The majority of bank angler effort was observed downstream of North Fork while boat anglers were spread out throughout the area.

Salmon Region Steelhead Fishing Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri)
Calling all archers: Please fill out your hunter reports if you're done for the season

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 9:18 AM MDT

You can submit your harvest reports online or by calling (877) 268-9365. The phone option is available 24 hours per day and seven days per week. Please have your hunting tag number when calling.

Big Game Hunting Panhandle Region Clearwater Region Southwest Region Magic Valley Region Southeast Region Upper Snake Region Salmon Region Big Game Seasons and Rules Hunter Report Form for Deer, Elk and Pronghorn
Salmon Region irrigators asked to contact Fish and Game before turning water off

Friday, October 4, 2019 - 7:00 AM MDT

With efforts to keep fish out of irrigation ditches, irrigators in the Salmon Region who divert water from rivers and streams are asked to call Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Anadromous Fish Screen Program at 208-756-6022 several days in advance of shutting off their ditches for the season.

Salmon Region Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri) Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus)
Respect and courtesy to landowners are essential when hunting private land

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 3:03 PM MDT

With many of Idaho's hunting seasons in progress or to begin soon, Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be conscious of their actions and act responsibly when hunting private land.

Salmon Region 2018 Trespass Law Hunting and Fishing Access
Explore Idaho’s Wildlife Management Areas

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 8:45 AM MDT

Idaho’s abundant wildlife populations and scenic landscapes have outdoor enthusiasts seeking opportunities to hunt, fish, view wildlife, and enjoy the outdoors.

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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in October

Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 5:55 PM MDT

Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock 1,200 rainbow trout in the 10-12 inch range in late September-early October at the following locations: Location; Week Stocked; Number of Trout Kids Creek Pond; Sept. 30 – Oct. 4; 200 Mosquito Flat Reservoir; Sept. 30 – Oct. 4; 1,000

Salmon Region Fish Stocking and Schedules Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Elevations in the Salmon Region reach up to 12,662 at Borah Peak, the highest peak in Idaho.

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Location

Salmon Regional Office

99 Highway 93 North

Salmon, ID 83467

(208) 756-2271