Idaho Chinook Salmon Fishing Report 2008
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May 8th, 2008
NOTE:
F & G Commissioners Set Spring Salmon Seasons
The Idaho spring Chinook salmon season is set to begin a half hour before sunrise on Saturday, April 26, on parts of the Snake, Clearwater, Salmon and Little Salmon rivers.
It opens on May 24 on the Lochsa River. Commissioners are expected to consider seasons on the South Fork Salmon River and the upper Salmon River in May.
Steelhead and Salmon dam counts
Little Salmon River (Stream Flows at Riggins)
News Advisory: Fishing the Little Salmon - 2008
It will still be awhile before any fish reach the Little Salmon, but if we get some fast run-off it might not be too long!
Lower Salmon River (Stream Flows at Whitebird )
Still a little early yet, but don't wait too long to get your new net, or a better reel, remember last year?
Upper Salmon River
(
Stream Flows at Salmon)
Not sure about the season here, but we will keep you posted!
(above).
Clearwater River (Stream Flows at Orofino)
Fish should be passing through Lewiston either on their way up the Clearwater, or the Snake, either way, I would be thinking about gearing up!
South Fork of the Clearwater River (Stream Flows at Stites)
No fish have arrived yet, and it might be awhile, but I would still get my gear ready to go!
South Fork of the Salmon River (East of Cascade) (Stream Flows near Krassel Ranger Station)
No season has been set yet for the South Fork, but keep you fingers crossed, it might happen!
On a more personal note: "It seems every year we are lucky enough to get a chance to fish for such great fish, someone has to come along a spoil it! If you're one of the many that leave your crap along the banks, in the campgrounds and down the road, why don't you just go live in the dump, and save yourself the trouble, or better yet save those of us who appreciate what we have in Idaho, the trouble of having to pick up after your sorry ass! Thanks"
Hells Canyon on the Snake River (
Stream Flows below Hells Canyon Dam)
Still a little early, but there are fish headed your way, so it won't be long!
Fish Passage Center
2007 Idaho Chinook Salmon Harvest Report by Idaho Dept. Fish & Game
