Custer County · stream · order 6 river · ~441 cfs typical
East Fork Salmon River
1 stocking on record · IDFG
East Fork Salmon River is a stream in Custer County, Idaho, stocked with Steelhead — most recently on Apr 27, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
91°
55°
17 mph
19%
Fri
Overcast
94°
64°
19 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
95°
66°
21 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Steelhead | 65,889 | 6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Spud Creek1.2 mi
- Lyon Creek4.1 mi
- Kinnikinic Creek3.8 mi
- Road Creek5.8 mi
- Potaman Creek5.6 mi
- Herd Creek8.0 mi
- Sullivan Creek6.0 mi
- McDonald Creek8.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
East Fork Salmon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Fork Salmon River?+
East Fork Salmon River is stocked with Steelhead in Custer County, Idaho, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Fork Salmon River?+
Yes — Idaho requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is East Fork Salmon River?+
East Fork Salmon River is a stream in Custer County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.