Jun 24, 2026 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Sees Strong Start
The Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery has opened, with anglers contributing 1,343 hours of effort in the first four days, harvesting 15 hatchery adults. Survival rates between dams have improved, with 1,342 fish past Lower Granite Dam. A fresh wave of fish is moving upstream, indicating optimal fishing conditions ahead.