Trout and whitefish can be caught in the Imnaha River throughout the spring. Like other locations, fishing near shore and in areas of slower flow will be best during periods of high flow. Steelhead fishing closed on April 30 and will reopen on Sept. 1.‌

Although spring Chinook have started to arrive on the mainstem Columbia River, not enough fish have begun to make their way upstream to know whether a salmon fishing season on the Imnaha River can be opened this year. Forecasted returns to the Imnaha River suggest that a salmon season on the Imnaha River may not happen in 2024. However, we will be monitoring returns closely over the coming weeks.‌

Anglers should remember they might encounter bull trout in the Imnaha River. They cannot be harvested and must be released.