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Idaho Fish and Game

Steelhead: Boise River (2024)

Species:
Season/Run:
Spring run

Season Status:
Open
Season Dates:
to
Season Status Details

Barbless hooks not required in the Boise River. A rainbow trout longer than 20 inches that lacks an adipose fin is considered a steelhead.


Harvest Allowed
Adults
Daily Limit:
2 steelhead
Possession Limit:
6 steelhead
Special Restrictions

Steelhead are sometimes stocked at several locations from Glenwood Bridge to Barber Dam, and encountering steelhead in the lower sections on the Boise River below Star, ID is possible, but uncommon. 

Boise River - Mouth to Barber Dam

River:
Lower Bound:
Mouth
Upper Bound:
Barber Dam