Steelheaders hooking up in sunshine on Salmon River

STEELHEAD FISHING — It’s hard to ignore today’s report from Riggins, where the water is running at 5,020 CFS, the water temperature is 42 degrees, and the steelhead are still active.

“Last week fishing was HOT!,” said Amy Sinclair of Exodus Wilderness Adventures . “Fishermen hooked into 3.4 fish per person and landed 2.4 fish per person,” she said.

While steelhead season on the Salmon River near Riggins is beginning to wind down, chinook salmon season is just around the corner. Season setting will occur soon.