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Clearwater River

Idaho, United States

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Sockeye salmon

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Coho salmon

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General info

Clearwater River is a stream located in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. It is also intersecting with Whitman County, Washington. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Steelhead, and Chinook salmon.

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46Β°25β€²35.6β€³N 117Β°01β€²56.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Clearwater River, ID

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Idaho can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Clearwater River fishing

the Clearwater River is a stream located in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. It is also intersecting with Whitman County, Washington. Its coordinates are:
46Β°25β€²35.6β€³N 117Β°01β€²56.6β€³W
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