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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.1.25

Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River is picking up—find out where the best catches are happening and how river conditions are affecting your chances this week.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.25.25

Steelhead action is heating up on the Upper Salmon River, with anglers near Ellis and upstream of the East Fork landing fish in as little as 3 hours…

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.18.25

The Upper Salmon River steelhead are on the move, and so are the anglers—find out where the bite is hot, who’s putting in the hours, and how the river conditions are shaping up for your next trip!

IDFG Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.11.25

Hooked on steelhead? Here’s the latest!

Attention steelhead anglers: Camping is not allowed in pull offs along S.F. Clearwater

As anglers make plans to fish the South Fork Clearwater River for steelhead should be aware of an Idaho law that prohibits camping on certain state-owned property.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.4.25

The Deadwater ice jam is out, the river’s clearing up, and steelhead season is heating up—time to grab your gear and hit the Upper Salmon!

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 12.3.24

Cold waters and hot catches—Thanksgiving week brought success downstream on the Upper Salmon River, but icy challenges upstream. Here’s the final steelhead scoop for Fall 2024.

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 11.26.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by IDFG 11.19.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 11.12.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead […]

Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb

If you’ve been waiting for some of the best news of the year for anglers, hold on to your fishing […]

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update by IDFG 10.29.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 21 through October 27, 2024. Angler […]

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24

Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 23, 2024. The data included in this […]

A long trip home: One steelhead’s journey to the Potlatch River

It’s springtime in Idaho, and that means adult steelhead are returning to their birthplace to spawn the next generation of […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.9.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG (04-02-2024)

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 2, 2024. The data included in this […]

Steelhead Mac and Cheese, Please!

Looking to transform that steelhead in your freezer into a delicious family-friendly meal? Look no further than this Steelhead […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.26.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 26, 2024. The data included in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.19.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 19, 2024. The data included in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.12.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 12, 2024. The data included in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.5.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 5, 2024. The data included in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 2.27.24

Hi everyone, this is the upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 27, 2024. The data in this report […]

Steelhead Harvest Report by Idaho Fish and Game

For those of you planning on steelhead fishing, are out after steelhead or are just curious–here is the latest from […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (02-20-2024)

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 20, 2024. The data discussed in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by Brent Beller | IDFG 12.5.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for December 5th, 2023. The data for this report […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 11.28.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 28th, 2023. The data for this report […]

Steelhead Season is Hot

Rick Hoistad from North Dakota, and his buddy Ben Galt from White Sulphur Springs, are pictured above showing off a […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 11.21.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 21st, 2023. The data for this report […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by Brent Beller, IDFG 11.7.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 7, 2023. The data for this report […]

New catch/release record steelhead landed

Even on the best days, steelhead fishing is usually a game of long odds. But for those anglers willing to […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.24.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 24th, 2023. The data discussed in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.17.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 17th, 2023. The data discussed in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.10.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 10th, 2023. The data discussed in this […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update – 10/03/2023

Hi everyone, now that we are into October, we thought it would be a good time to issue the first […]

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.25.23

Last week on the upper Salmon River, the majority of steelhead anglers were observed either close to the Pahsimeroi River […]

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23

Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream during the past week. The majority of anglers were […]

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23

Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest […]

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.4.23

Over the past week, the majority of steelhead angler effort and catch on the upper Salmon River was located downstream […]

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 3.28.23

Weather conditions along the upper Salmon River were cold and windy during the past week, especially over the weekend. However, […]

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 3.14.23

Steelhead angler effort along the upper Salmon River increased during the past week but remained below average for this time […]

Upper Salmon River Conditions and Steelhead Fishing Report 3.7.23

On Wednesday, March 1st, IDFG personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers along the upper Salmon River. During the first week, angler […]

Winter Steelhead

If steelhead are your thing, here’s some footage that shows a beautiful winter steely:

Serial poacher sentenced to jail time, thousands in fines

What should the punishment be for being convicted of taking a 5X6 bull elk and a 3×4 mule deer buck, nine misdemeanor wildlife and angling crimes, and a probation violation? Find out how one judge ruled…

Smallmouth Time

Looking for a hard-fighting fish, clean water, and a cooler full of dinner? The Clearwater River’s smallmouth bass bite is on—and it’s time to cast. More from Montana Grant here…

Southfork Clearwater Localized Broodstock End of Program Report: Another successful year!

The largest fish sampled during the program was an eligible 38.2” male on February 27, and the average tubed fish was around 32.5”.

Calling all anglers: South Fork Clearwater River localized broodstock program kicks off again!

Since 2010, Idaho Fish and Game has relied on assistance from the public to capture broodstock and help fuel the next generations of steelhead bound for our region.

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