Jefferson County · stream · order 5 river · ~41 cfs typical
South Fork Salmon River
South Fork Salmon River is a stream in Jefferson County, Washington. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Washington's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Mostly clear
67°
51°
7 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
68°
54°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
63°
51°
11 mph
97%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Middle Fork Salmon River0.0 mi
- North Fork Salmon River0.7 mi
- Huckleberry Creek1.7 mi
- Hook Branch Creek3.9 mi
- Matheny Creek4.9 mi
- Phelan Creek5.8 mi
- Sams River7.0 mi
- Boulder Creek7.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
South Fork Salmon River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Salmon River?+
Yes — Washington 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 South Fork Salmon River?+
South Fork Salmon River is a stream in Jefferson County, Washington. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.