Idaho
Salmon River at White Bird
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 13317000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.14 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 10 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 6 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 80°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 10 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 52°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 81°F / Low 55°F
Chance 60%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 68°F / Low 56°F
Chance 92%
Precip 0.66 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 53°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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.
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Fishing Overview
Salmon River at White Bird, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 13317000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
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 at White Bird is the lower Salmon canyon fishing reach. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13317000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Salmon Region reach at the city of Salmon. IDFG Clearwater Region special rules limit trout harvest to clipped-adipose fish and prohibit cutthroat harvest; bass have no bag, length, or possession limit on this Salmon River listing. Steelhead require a current permit. 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 Clearwater Region Salmon River: clipped-adipose trout harvest only. USGS 13317000. Distinct from Salmon at Salmon (13302500). 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.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG Clearwater Region Salmon River special rule: no bag, length, or possession limits on bass. Confirm current rules.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Large lower Salmon River canyon at White Bird, downstream of Riggins / Little Salmon and upstream of the Snake confluence.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner and lower Salmon canyon access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. This is not a Hells Canyon Snake identity.
Stocking information
IDFG manages clipped-adipose trout harvest on this mainstem. Confirm current official stocking and salmon/steelhead notices separately.
Official sources
IDFG Clearwater Region 2025-2027: Salmon River trout harvest is clipped-adipose only; no cutthroat harvest. Bass — no bag, length, or possession limits on the listed Salmon River special rule. Distinct from 13302500 at Salmon and from Middle Fork catch-and-release water. Confirm current rules and permits.
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
Idaho, 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
Idaho
Management Category
Anadromous and mixed salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Salmon River at White Bird / lower Salmon
Regulation Summary
Salmon at White Bird: IDFG Clearwater Region Salmon River special rules. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, smallmouth-bass
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