Idaho Steelhead Fishing Report
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Updated February 2nd, 2011
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Clearwater River
(Orofino Stream Flows)
. The Clearwater flows have also been up and down but clear of ice. Fishing has been best in the North Fork and up towards the South Fork but changing flows may affect fishing everywhere. Anglers were mostly bobber fishing just off the bottom to catch fish, either drifting bait, Corkies and TroutBeads with yarn, or small jigs.
Little Salmon River (Riggins Stream Flow)
The Little Salmon flows have mostly cleared from ice due to up and down flows and warmer weather. The fishing has not been the best but could improve any day. Anglers were mostly bobber fishing just off the bottom to catch fish, either drifting bait, Corkies and TroutBeads with yarn, or small jigs.
Lower Salmon River ( Whitebird Stream Flow)
The lower Salmon flows have mostly cleared from ice due to up and down flows and warmer weather. The fishing has not been the best but could improve any day. Anglers were mostly bobber fishing just off the bottom to catch fish, either drifting bait, Corkies and TroutBeads with yarn, or small jigs.
Upper Salmon River (Salmon Stream Flow)
The upper Salmon River is icy but has some open water and some areas that are fishable. However the fishing so far is not really worth the long trip.
Hells Canyon on the Snake River (Lewiston to
Hells Canyon Stream Flows)
Anglers fishing below Hells Canyon Dam won't be as affected by flows so anglers should still be catching an occasional fish. Try tossing spinners and drifting small jigs.
