Nez Perce Tribe Reservation Chinook Fishing

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Fishing Season Updates

For any season changes please call NPT Fisheries Enforcement at (877) 790-3474, call IDFG at (208) 334-3700 or visit the Idaho Fish & Game website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/

This area will contain updated information on fishing seasons posted throughout the year. Please view the posted fishing Regulations. Waters not specifically designated remain closed unless opened by Idaho Fish & Game.

Chinook Methods of Take

Only barbless hooks may be used when fishing for salmon. Bending the barb down to the shank of a single, double, or treble hook will meet this requirement.
It is unlawful to use any hook larger than 5/8 inch measured from the point of the hook to the shank.

Fish Identification

For more information about how to identify Chinook, Coho or Steelhead, please see the quick Identification Guide!

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Catch Reporting

Please complete the catch information on your permit for each Adult Chinook Salmon reduced to possession. A Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries Conservation Enforcement Officer may contact you during or after the season to tabulate harvest information.

Harvest Rules

~ It shall be unlawful to fish in any waters while having fish in possession which violate rules for those waters.

~ Only hatchery salmon with a clipped adipose fin (as evidenced by a healed scar) may be kept. All salmon with an intact adipose fin must be immediately released unharmed back to the water.

~ All salmon that are hooked, landed and reduced to possession shall be counted in the limits of the person hooking the fish.

**Please see posted fishing Regulations for a complete listing of fishing Rules & Regulations

Possession & Season Limits

~ Daily and Season Limits may change throughout the season based on run strength and allowable harvest numbers.

~ Adult Salmon (greater than 24 inches total length) must be recorded on your salmon permit.

~ Salmon less than 24 inches total length count in the bag and possession limit but need not be recorded on the permit.

~ All salmon that are hooked, landed and reduced to possession shall be counted in the limits of the person hooking the fish.

For any season changes or information please call NPT Fisheries Enforcement at (877) 790-3474, call IDFG at (208) 334-3700 or visit the Idaho Fish & Game website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/