Color Scheme

Subscribe now

Idaho steelheading still a marvel to behold

This steelhead was caught with a quarter-ounce jig on the Okanogan.
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

STEELHEAD FISHING — A couple of tidbits to ponder:

STEELHEAD FACTS
  • Idaho’s state record steelhead was 30 pounds, 2 ounces and was caught in the Clearwater River in 1973.
  • Idaho is the only inland Western state with ocean-run salmon and steelhead.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Outdoors Blog." Read all stories from this blog