Idaho Steelhead Fishing Report
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Updated February 4th, 2010
Clearwater River
(Orofino Stream Flows)
The fishing had been fair all along the Clearwater River but its slowing down mostly because the flows are well below normal and dropping in some places, especially the North Fork and up towards Clear Creek. With rain or snow in the forecast the river might be headed back up which would improve the fishing. A map showing the boundaries is available on Page 70 of the current Idaho Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet.
Little Salmon River (Riggins Stream Flow)
The Little Salmon is fishing poorly and with continued lower than normal flows it's likely not going to get better until the flows come up and the fish come in.
Lower Salmon River ( Whitebird Stream Flow)
What few anglers are fishing are doing fair drifting bobbers with small jigs or drift fishing bait.
Upper Salmon River (Salmon Stream Flow)
Recent rains and some warmer weather opened some river and a few anglers are catching fish, mostly drifting eggs. It's a long way to go considering the weather report calls for colder weather building back in which could freeze what little water is open back into ice.
Hells Canyon on the Snake River (Lewiston to
Hells Canyon Stream Flows)
With flows below the dam not quite as erratic as it had been fishing has improved for bank fishermen. Not too many boat anglers have been hauling this distance with the roads, but it won't be long.
Fish Passage Center
Steelhead and Salmon dam counts
