Idaho County · stream · order 5 river · ~223 cfs typical
Red River
1 stocking on record · IDFG
Red River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho, stocked with Chinook Salmon — most recently on Apr 19, 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
89°
51°
6 mph
2%
Fri
Mostly clear
95°
59°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
91°
57°
14 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 19 | Chinook Salmon | 973,585 | 4.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- American River0.0 mi
- Deadwood Creek1.0 mi
- Elk Creek1.0 mi
- Whiskey Creek1.9 mi
- American Hill Lake2.0 mi
- Big Elk Creek2.9 mi
- Little Elk Creek2.9 mi
- Crooked River2.9 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.
Red River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Red River?+
Red River is stocked with Chinook Salmon in Idaho County, Idaho, most recently on Apr 19, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Red 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 Red River?+
Red River is a stream in Idaho County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Apr 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.