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New chinook since Sep 1, 2026
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counted Sep 2, 2026 · 1 day since the previous report
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the 2026 run
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Currently
70°
Clear · feels like 65°
Mon
Closed
76°/57°
wind 12 kt · 27% rain
Tue
Closed
82°/53°
wind 6 kt · 2% rain
Wed
Closed
88°/57°
wind 7 kt · 0% rain
Thu
Closed
86°/67°
wind 21 kt · 6% rain
Fri
Closed
76°/59°
wind 16 kt · 2% rain
Sat
Closed
75°/57°
wind 29 kt · 23% rain
Sun
Closed
73°/58°
wind 11 kt · 23% rain
The pamphlet prints Chinook rules for Snake River but no season dates — WDFW announces these seasons separately. Here is exactly what it prints:
from the Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25 to the downstream end of Goose Island CRC (640)
All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
from the downstream end of Goose Island to 400’ below Ice Harbor Dam CRC (640)
All species
Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Ice Harbor Dam to 400’ below Lower Monument Dam CRC (642)
All species
Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
Lower Monument Dam to Little Goose Dam CRC (644)
All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
Little Goose Dam to Lower Granite Dam CRC (646)
All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
Lower Granite Dam to Washington/Idaho state line in Clarkston CRC (648)
All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
from WA/ID state line in Clarkston to Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston CRC (650)
All species
Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
from Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston to OR/ID border CRC (650)
All species
Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
from the Burbank to Pasco railroad bridge at Snake River mile 1.25 to the downstream end of Goose Island CRC (640)
▸ All species: Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Catch-and-release. Night closure.
from the downstream end of Goose Island to 400’ below Ice Harbor Dam CRC (640)
:
REGULATION UPDATE — Fall Chinook harvest to open in the Snake River
Action: Opens Chinook salmon retention in areas of the Snake River.Species affected: Chinook salmon.Location, dates, and rules:Lyons Ferry Bubble
published Aug 6 · read the full rule ↗
Chinook fishing is closed here today.
Nothing to show here while it is closed. Rules are printed section by section, so check the regulations below for the stretch you fish, and confirm with WDFW before going.
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — May 1-Aug. 31: Closed.
▸ Sturgeon — Sept. 1-Apr. 30: Catch-and-release. Night closure.
within 400’ of the base of Ice Harbor Dam
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
Ice Harbor Dam to 400’ below Lower Monument Dam CRC (642)
▸ All species: Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Night closure. Catch-and-release.
400’ below Lower Monument Dam
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
Lower Monument Dam to Little Goose Dam CRC (644)
▸ All species: Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Night closure. Catch-and-release.
400’ radius around the fish ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry Hatchery
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
an area 1,200’ downstream from the base of the west lock gate at Little Goose Dam on the south bank of the Snake River and 100’ out into the river from said river bank
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
400’ below Little Goose Dam
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
Little Goose Dam to Lower Granite Dam CRC (646)
▸ All species: Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Catch-and-release. Night closure.
400’ below Lower Granite Dam
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
Lower Granite Dam to Washington/Idaho state line in Clarkston CRC (648)
▸ All species: Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Night closure. Catch-and-release.
200’ radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower Granite Dam
▸ All species: CLOSED WATERS.
from WA/ID state line in Clarkston to Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston CRC (650)
▸ All species: Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only). Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Night closure. Catch-and-release.
from Bridge St. Bridge (Blue Bridge) in Clarkston to OR/ID border CRC (650)
▸ All species: Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) required for salmon and steelhead fishing (ages 15 and older). Barbless hooks required (salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon only).
▸ Trout — Sat. before Memorial Day-Oct. 31: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Trout — Nov. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Apr. 1-June 30: Closed.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — July 1-Aug. 31: Catch-and-release.
▸ Steelhead (hatchery) — Sept. 1-Mar. 31: Min. size 20”. Daily limit 3.
▸ Other game fish — Year-round: Statewide min. size/daily limit.
▸ Sturgeon — Year-round: Night closure. Catch-and-release.