Idaho County · stream · order 6 river · ~2,826 cfs typical
Lochsa River
1 stocking on record · IDFG
Lochsa River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho, stocked with Chinook Salmon — most recently on Mar 21, 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
94°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
104°
71°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
65°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 21 | Chinook Salmon | 646,174 | 4.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Selway River0.0 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
- Pete King Creek1.8 mi
- Kerr Creek2.1 mi
- Swiftwater Creek2.1 mi
- Goddard Creek3.4 mi
- Walde Creek4.6 mi
- South Fork Canyon Creek5.4 mi
- Canyon Creek5.6 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.
Lochsa River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lochsa River?+
Lochsa River is stocked with Chinook Salmon in Idaho County, Idaho, most recently on Mar 21, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lochsa 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 Lochsa River?+
Lochsa River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Mar 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.