Fishing Program

Welcome to the Salmon-Challis National Forest Fishing Website. Located in central Idaho, the forest offers numerous fishing opportunities. We hope you find this site useful and that you enjoy your fishing experience.
29th Annual Salmon, Idaho Kids Ice Fishing Derby
was held Saturday February 8, 2020 - 8am to Noon at the Hyde Creek Pond

Derby Facts
- There were 94 registered kids; boys (55) and girls (39), ages 1 to 16 years old
- There were 40+ parents and grandparents
- Participants came from communities throughout Lemhi County and from Pocatello, Blackfoot, and Boise, Idaho
- After the derby all kids’ received a sponsor donated prize. All kids went home a winner.
INTERESTED IN MORE FACTS? CLICK HERE
"Proceedings of The Sinks Symposium: Exploring the Origin and Management of Fishes In the Sinks Drainages of Southeast Idaho"
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Attention Anglers -- Do you know your bull trout? Click here to find out
Current River Flow Information
- Big Lost River near Chilly
- Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir
- Big Lost River near Arco
- Middle Fork Salmon River at Middle Fork Lodge
- Middle Fork Salmon River at Mouth
- Lemhi River near Lemhi
- Lemhi River near Salmon
- Salmon River near Clayton
- Salmon River at Salmon
