by thebentrod | Nov 21, 2023 | Fishing Report, steelhead fishing, Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River, The Bent Rod Outdoors, Trout Fishing, trout fishing on the salmon river
Steelhead fishing has really picked up this past week. From below the town of Salmon all the way to just below Challis, fish are being caught. The water has been excellent and the warm November has been good to us allowing the fish to come all the way to just below... 
by thebentrod | Oct 26, 2023 | Fishing, Fishing Report, steelhead fishing, Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River, Trout Fishing, trout fishing on the salmon river
The steelhead are definitely on the way! 22 tagged steelhead have passed the pit tag reader at the Elevenmile station south of Salmon. Trout fishing on the river has been very good- fall is the best time to fish the Salmon river near Challis. October caddis have been... by thebentrod | Mar 8, 2023 | Challis Area Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Report, steelhead fishing, Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River, The Bent Rod Outdoors
It is still very much winter in the upper Salmon River drainage. The Deadwater ice jam extends for about 12 miles, and ice jams clog the river from Pahsimeroi upstream to Stanley. There is fishable water from the Pahsimeroi river mouth to Salmon, and there have been... by thebentrod | Oct 26, 2022 | Fishing, steelhead fishing, Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River, The Bent Rod Outdoors
Steelhead fishing has picked up North of the town of Salmon. It’s not going to be as strong of a run as originally projected, but the fish are definitely larger due to there being 2-year + fish running this year. So far, we have heard that there are fish being... by thebentrod | Apr 12, 2022 | Challis Area Fishing, Fishing, Fishing Report, steelhead fishing, Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River, The Bent Rod Outdoors, Trout Fishing, trout fishing on the salmon river
Fishing on the Upper Salmon has stayed Consistent over the last few weeks. Steelhead Anglers are focusing most of their efforts in the sections between Challis and Stanley with catch rates decent.Try using Egg Sucking Leeches, Intruders or Muddler Minnows on the... by thebentrod | Mar 14, 2022 | steelhead fishing, Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River, The Bent Rod Outdoors, trout fishing on the salmon river
It’s time to start Steelhead fishing! Fish are being caught from Ellis towards Salmon, and with visibility about 18″ the river is fishable. The river is free of ice upriver and you can float down to the Bayhorse launch before getting out. You can’t...