Idaho County · stream · order 6 river · ~759 cfs typical
Little Salmon River
Stocked 3× on record · IDFG
Little Salmon River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) and Steelhead — most recently on Jun 29, 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
Clear
100°
63°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
103°
72°
14 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
103°
69°
15 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 29 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 293 | 13" | |
| Apr 28 | Steelhead | 210,358 | 6" | |
| Apr 28 | Steelhead | 254,600 | 6" | |
Angler reports
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Field notes
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All Idaho waters with rainbow trout (triploid) → · All Idaho waters with steelhead →
Nearby waters
- Yeva Agai Naokwa̱i̱de1.0 mi
- West Fork Race Creek2.6 mi
- Race Creek2.6 mi
- South Fork Race Creek2.6 mi
- Papoose Creek2.2 mi
- Rapid River3.6 mi
- Bean Creek3.8 mi
- Berg Creek3.0 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.
Little Salmon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Salmon River?+
Little Salmon River is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) and Steelhead in Idaho County, Idaho, most recently on Jun 29, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Little 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 Little Salmon River?+
Little Salmon River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jun 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.