Fishing in the Central Idaho & Salmon River Region

The Central Idaho & Salmon River area of Idaho, featuring Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout.

1. Salmon River Inlet (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Salmon River Inlet, Idaho

The inlet streams feeding Salmon River offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Clearwater (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Clearwater, Idaho

Clearwater offers excellent fishing in the Central Idaho & Salmon River with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Lochsa (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Lochsa, Idaho

Lochsa offers excellent fishing in the Central Idaho & Salmon River with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Selway (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Selway, Idaho

Selway offers excellent fishing in the Central Idaho & Salmon River with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Middle Fork (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Middle Fork, Idaho

Middle Fork offers excellent fishing in the Central Idaho & Salmon River with good public access and scenic surroundings.

6. Central Idaho Reservoir (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Central Idaho Reservoir, Idaho

Central Idaho Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

7. North Central Idaho Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

North Central Idaho Lake, Idaho

North Central Idaho Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Upper Central Idaho Creek (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Upper Central Idaho Creek, Idaho

Upper Central Idaho Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Idaho River Access (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Idaho River Access, Idaho

Idaho River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Lake L11 (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Lake L11, Idaho

Lake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Central Idaho Wildlife Area Ponds (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Central Idaho Wildlife Area Ponds, Idaho

Central Idaho Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Hidden Lake (Region 4) (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Hidden Lake (Region 4), Idaho

Hidden Lake (Region 4) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Beaver Creek Idaho (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Beaver Creek Idaho, Idaho

Beaver Creek Idaho offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Clearwater Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Clearwater Lake, Idaho

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Pine Creek Reservoir (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Idaho

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Mill Brook (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Mill Brook, Idaho

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Trout Pond #19 (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Trout Pond #19, Idaho

Trout Pond #19 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Heron Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Heron Lake, Idaho

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Eagle Nest Pond (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Eagle Nest Pond, Idaho

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Wildcat Brook (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Wildcat Brook, Idaho

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Deer Run Reservoir (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Deer Run Reservoir, Idaho

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Fisherman's Cove (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Fisherman's Cove, Idaho

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Bass Haven Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Bass Haven Lake, Idaho

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Sunset Pond (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Sunset Pond, Idaho

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Morning Star Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Morning Star Lake, Idaho

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Twin Lakes (Idaho) (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Twin Lakes (Idaho), Idaho

Twin Lakes (Idaho) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Long Pond (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Long Pond, Idaho

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Round Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Round Lake, Idaho

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Indian Brook Reservoir (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Idaho

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Rocky Creek (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Rocky Creek, Idaho

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Birch Tree Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Birch Tree Lake, Idaho

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Maple Grove Pond (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Maple Grove Pond, Idaho

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Oak Hill Reservoir (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Idaho

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Willow Creek (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Willow Creek, Idaho

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Aspen Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Aspen Lake, Idaho

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Silver Lake (Region 3) (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Silver Lake (Region 3), Idaho

Silver Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Golden Pond (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Golden Pond, Idaho

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Blue Heron Lake (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Blue Heron Lake, Idaho

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Fox Den Pond (Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout)

Fox Den Pond, Idaho

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Idaho & Salmon River of Idaho with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Central Idaho & Salmon River Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Idaho for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Idaho fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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