Idaho
Salmon River at Salmon
Current River Rating
Fair · 55
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 862 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.98 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13302500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
56°F
Feels like
53°F
Wind
3 mph W
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 52%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 6 AM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 41%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 10 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 6 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 10 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 52%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 82°F / Low 54°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 62°F / Low 52°F
Chance 83%
Precip 0.60 in
Max gust 15 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Salmon River at Salmon, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 13302500 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Salmon River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Salmon River at Salmon is the Lemhi County mainstem reach at the city of Salmon. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13302500 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from the lower Salmon at White Bird and from the Middle Fork Salmon. IDFG Salmon Region special rules limit trout harvest to clipped-adipose fish and prohibit cutthroat harvest. Anadromous steelhead and salmon require current permits. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Salmon Region: clipped-adipose trout harvest only. USGS 13302500. Distinct from White Bird (13317000). Native cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii, including Yellowstone and westslope forms where IDFG manages them) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Anadromous steelhead require a current IDFG salmon/steelhead permit when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on the official rules. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are an IDFG game fish in many Idaho drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current whitefish rules separately.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Large Salmon River mainstem at Salmon, Idaho, near the Lemhi confluence, upstream of the lower canyon reach at White Bird.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner and city-of-Salmon / Lemhi corridor access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a launch pin.
Stocking information
IDFG Salmon Region manages clipped-adipose trout harvest on the mainstem. Confirm any current official stocking and salmon/steelhead notices separately.
Official sources
IDFG Salmon Region 2025-2027: Salmon River trout limit is 6; only clipped-adipose trout may be kept; no harvest of cutthroat. Salmon/steelhead permits apply when fishing for those fish. Distinct from White Bird 13317000 and from Middle Fork catch-and-release water. Confirm current rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Lemhi, Idaho
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Lemhi
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Salmon River at Salmon / Lemhi County mainstem
Regulation Summary
Salmon River at Salmon: IDFG Salmon Region Salmon River special rules. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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