2008 Salmon information - Idaho's Clearwater River will be receiving the benefit of the projected large run of Springers. We are hopeful there will be ample fish to have an extended season again this year. SPRING CHINOOK SEASON SET for Idaho waters to open April 26.
The run size has been estimated at 269,300 fish entering the Columbia River which will make this the 3rd largest run in 25 years. With approximately 80,000 Spring Chinook bound for Idaho.
This fishery is one that draws anglers from throughput Idaho. We will be waiting for information on possible season dates and as soon as this is made public we will post it for your convenience.
Clearwater River Guides will be booking dates This will be a limited window of opportunity and we will only book during the period of highest migration numbers.
Spring Chinook Salmon of this size are common on the Clearwater River.
Depending on the year, size of springers can vary considerably depending on there age class.
The pattern of travel for salmon is fast and they do not remain in an area for long. The goal or these fish is to reach their spawning area as fast as possible.
While fishing the lower river you will have fish entering in pods (groups of fish traveling together). Fishing can be fast and furious and then strikes subside until another Pod travels through.
Spring Chinook Salmon are one of the most sought after fish on the west coast and the Clearwater has been a good producer for anglers over the years.
Chinook Salmon fishing Information for the inland Northwest anglers. Clearwater River is the first destination for Idaho's salmon.
Idaho Spring Chinook seasons were set April 16, 2008. Season opens April 26, with a 2 fish per day limit of adult(hatchery) fish and the ability to retain up to 2 jacks (fish under 24 inches) without being counted in daily limits. Anglers must stop fishing for the day once they catch and keep two hatchery fish irregardless of jack possession. Season will be 7 days a week from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. Visit Idaho Fish and Game for complete regulations. (To return here close window.)
2008 Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing on the Clearwater River
Contact Information:
Clarkston, WA
Phone# 1-509-751-0410
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Fishing Guides for Idaho's Clearwater River
