The upper Salmon River Chinook fishery will close at the end of fishing hours on July 15th due to anglers exceeding the harvest limit, with 191 adult Chinook caught this season. Idaho Fish and Game celebrates a successful season but urges anglers to act quickly for one last chance before the closure.

The upper Salmon River Chinook fishery is seeing a significant increase in salmon catch rates, with about 67% of the harvest share available. As of June 28, anglers have harvested 68 hatchery adult salmon, and river conditions are favorable for fishing this upcoming weekend. Ongoing updates on trapping numbers will ensure anglers stay informed.

The Chinook salmon run on the upper Salmon River is disappointing this year, with expected harvest shares dropping from 300-500 to 200-300 fish due to sluggish survival rates. Although the overall run numbers are low, there are reports of some fish making progress upstream, providing hope for the June 18th opener.

Recent data indicates improved prospects for the summer Salmon season, particularly for Sawtooth Chinook stocks, prompting Idaho officials to assess potential fisheries and harvest shares in the coming days.

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Idaho Fish and Game’s March 3, 2026 Upper Salmon River steelhead report shows another strong week, with the best catch rates upstream of the Pahsimeroi (location codes 18–19). Midweek weather reduced clarity downstream, but conditions improved by the weekend and PIT tag detections at the Elevenmile (USE) array climbed to 136 for the run year.