IDFG modifies fall Chinook and steelhead bag limits

Effective at the end of fishing hours on Sept. 17, Idaho Fish and Game will modify bag limits for both fall Chinook and steelhead fishing.

"The bag limit modification for fall Chinook is necessary because the return of natural-origin fish is lower than the preseason forecast, and the fishery is approaching the allowable impacts on natural-origin fish," said Chris Sullivan, Anadromous Fisheries Coordinator. "The changes to the steelhead fisheries are necessary to limit impacts on natural-origin fish and ensure hatchery broodstock needs are met."

Fall Chinook bag limits

Chinook anglers may only keep adipose clipped adult fall Chinook salmon and the daily limit remains at three adults. Possession limit will remain at three times the daily bag limit and no season limit.

For more information, check out the Fall Chinook Salmon Fishing webpage.

Fall steelhead bag limits

Steelhead anglers, please note the following bag limit changes:

• Snake River | The daily bag limit is now two (2) steelhead per day
• Clearwater River | The daily bag limit is still two (2) steelhead, but only one (1) may be greater or equal to 28 inches in length
• North Fork Clearwater River | The daily bag limit is still two (2) steelhead per day, but only one (1) may be greater or equal to 28 inches in length
• Middle Fork Clearwater River | The daily bag limit is still two (2) steelhead, but only one (1) may be greater or equal to 28 inches in length
• South Fork Clearwater River | The daily bag limit is still two (2) steelhead, but only one (1) may be greater or equal to 28 inches in length
• Salmon River - Upper |The daily bag limit is now two (2) steelhead per day
• Salmon River - Middle | The daily bag limit is now two (2) steelhead per day
• Salmon River - Lower | The daily bag limit is now two (2) steelhead per day
• Little Salmon River | The daily bag limit is now two (2) steelhead per day

For more information, please check out the Fall Steelhead Seasons and Rules webpage.