Species Listed for This Water
A species listing does not establish an open season or permission to keep a fish. Check the water-specific rules below before choosing a target species.
Highlights
Regulations
- From the mouth upstream to Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge, near Highway 12 milepost 122: Barbless hooks required
- From the mouth upstream to Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge, near Highway 12 milepost 122: December 1 through Friday before Memorial Day weekend – trout – catch-and-release, no bait allowed except maggots
- From the mouth upstream to Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge, near Highway 12 milepost 122: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30 – trout limit is 2, none under 14 inches, no bait allowed
- From Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge upstream to the confluence of Colt Killed Creek and Crooked Fork Creek: Trout – catch-and-release
- From Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge upstream to the confluence of Colt Killed Creek and Crooked Fork Creek: No bait allowed, barbless hooks required
Getting There
This pin identifies the water, not a verified parking area, boat launch, or legal entry point. Choose an established access site and check road conditions, fees, and land ownership before following directions.
Plan a trip to Lochsa River
Pick the exact river or creek section before checking regulations. Rules can change at a bridge, dam, confluence, or regional boundary. Check flow conditions and a safe exit before considering a wade or float.
The planning seasons shown above describe when to consider a trip. They are not an opening calendar. Read the rules for Lochsa River, including section-specific restrictions, and check for current IDFG changes before fishing.
- Review Idaho fishing license and permit requirements for everyone in your group.
- Find an established fishing or boating access site with IDFG. A map pin does not grant access across private land.
- Compare other fishing waters in the Clearwater Region for an alternative if your intended site is closed or unsuitable.
Historical records in this guide may not include the latest stocking. Open the source for current records and schedules.
Recent stocking history (169 events)
- 2021-03-18Chinook Salmon · 402,786
- 2020-03-17Chinook Salmon · 791,296
- 2017-01-04Chinook Salmon · 16,219
- 2016-03-18Chinook Salmon · 244,485
- 2016-01-21Chinook Salmon · 293,553
- 2016-01-20Chinook Salmon · 309,023
- 2004-04-08Chinook Salmon · 56,174
- 2003-04-03Chinook Salmon · 52,225
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