Nez Perce County · stream · order 8 river · ~13,516 cfs typical
Salmon River
Stocked 21× on record · IDFG
Salmon River is a stream in Nez Perce County, Idaho, stocked with Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Triploid), Sockeye Salmon and Steelhead — most recently on Jul 24, 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
98°
68°
16 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
104°
74°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
101°
70°
19 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 24 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,492 | 6" | |
| Jul 23 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,388 | 6" | |
| Jul 20 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 238 | 6" | |
| Jul 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 332 | 6" | |
| Jul 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 902 | 6" | |
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 702 | 6" | |
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 864 | 6" | |
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 216 | 6" | |
| Jul 14 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,674 | 6" | |
| Jul 13 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,296 | 6" | |
| Jul 10 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 932 | 6" | |
| Jul 9 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,223 | 6" | |
| Jul 8 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 524 | 6" | |
| Jul 7 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,085 | 6" | |
| Jun 24 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,196 | 6" | |
| Jun 23 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 403 | 6" | |
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 403 | 6" | |
| Jun 22 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,015 | 6" | |
| May 5 | Sockeye Salmon | 469,809 | 6" | |
| Apr 24 | Steelhead | 1,458,472 | 6" | |
| Mar 31 | Chinook Salmon | 1,763,741 | 4.5" | |
When does Salmon River get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in July.
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All Idaho waters with chinook salmon → · All Idaho waters with rainbow trout (triploid) →
Nearby waters
- First Creek1.1 mi
- Mountain Sheep Creek1.5 mi
- Knight Creek2.0 mi
- Eureka Creek2.4 mi
- Experiment Creek2.0 mi
- Imnaha River3.0 mi
- Makin Creek2.5 mi
- Cherry Creek2.8 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.
Salmon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Salmon River?+
Salmon River is stocked with Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout (Triploid), Sockeye Salmon and Steelhead in Nez Perce County, Idaho, most recently on Jul 24, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Salmon River get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2026, stocking at Salmon River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish 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 Salmon River?+
Salmon River is a stream in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jul 24, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.