Steelhead Fishing
Steelhead are large, ocean-going rainbow trout native to Idaho and the northwest region. When adult steelhead leave the ocean and swim back to Idaho, they create one of the state’s most amazing fishing opportunities.
Starting in August and for the next 9 months, anglers can fish for adult hatchery steelhead in Idaho’s rivers. Fishing is best on the lower sections of the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon rivers in the fall. As steelhead continue to migrate upstream anglers will find them in the South Fork Clearwater, Little Salmon and upper Salmon rivers. Steelhead are sometimes released into other waters, like the Boise River, to provide additional fishing opportunities.
News
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Thinking about Steelhead Fishing on the Upper Salmon River........
Friday, January 20, 2017 - 4:18 PM MST
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Clearwater River Steelhead Update
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 4:23 PM MST
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Clearwater Region Steelhead Fishing Report (1/ 11/17)
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 1:30 PM MST
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Steelhead Fishing Update for the Clearwater River
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 5:01 PM MST
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Clearwater Steelhead Fishing Report (12/20/16)
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 1:46 PM MST
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Hunting, fishing seasons continue through holidays
Monday, December 12, 2016 - 1:08 PM MST
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Clearwater Region Steelhead Fishing Report 12/5/16)
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 - 12:27 PM MST
Videos
Basic Steelhead Fishing Gear