Ask Fish and Game

Recording salmon catch

Q. Do I need to record salmon I keep that are less than 24 inches on my permit?

A. No. Anglers need to record only adult Chinook salmon longer than 24 inches on their permits. Salmon less than 24 inches in total length are jacks and do not need to be recorded on the angler's salmon permit. They still apply toward the daily and possession bag limits, but they don't count toward the statewide season limits.

Fishing the South Fork

Q. Can I fish from an inflatable pontoon boat from the middle of the South Fork of the Salmon River during salmon fishing season?

A. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has no restrictions on fishing from a watercraft on the South Fork of the Salmon, but the stretch open to salmon fishing is closed to boating by the U.S. Forest Service.