Steelhead fishing is upon us!! Steelhead are large, ocean-going rainbow trout native to Idaho and the northwest region. When adult steelhead leave the ocean and swim back to Idaho, they create one of the state’s most amazing fishing opportunities.
The website www.idfg.idaho.gov has so much information for you to glean! From Seasons and Rules in which zones to, How to fish for steelhead. Steelhead fishing is currently open on Clearwater River, the North Fork of the Clearwater, Middle Fork, and South Fork, from January 1st until April 30th. It does inquire that Seasons change quickly so it’s best to stay up to date on the rules and regulations.
The Kooskia and Kamiah areas are known for their awesome fishing, a quote from the Visiting Idaho website says this about the Clearwater River “One of the top steelhead streams in the Northwest, this river is famous for its large “B-Run” steelhead that return to the spawning areas after two years in the ocean. The rapids on the Clearwater are gentle and straightforward, allowing boaters the time to soak in the beauty of the surrounding wilderness in north-central Idaho.” Take a look at www.visitidaho.org it has more information on fishing on the Clearwater river with Things to know and do in the area, along with Outfitters and Guides Association information, and travel tips. Idaho fishing outfitters and guides can be very important to the success of your fishing trip. They are the life line to this area, they know the best way to catch what you are looking for from what lures or flies to use and where the best fishing holes are to fish. Guides are fishing the river everyday, using drift boats and or jet boats to get you to all the best areas on the river! Anglers Edge Adventures is in our own backyard, they are experienced and know the area very well, the owners grew up in this area. For more info. On Anglers Edge I’m including their website. www.anglersedgeadventures.com Another good resource I’ve found online is https://fishidaho.org/ . Under the Find Your Trip button they show you fishing by the City or Zone, if you hit North Central where we are located, it gives you some information on outfitters along with websites and phone numbers. If you go down to Species it will then show you which outfitters are best with that particular fishing. I say do some research if you haven’t fished our area and get out there and enjoy what we have to offer!
How does this correlate with real estate you might be asking yourself? Well, we have had MANY people come in to find a home after spending time here fishing and or hunting. They love the laid back atmosphere of Kooskia and Kamiah, the people and the friendliness. These are some of the things we hear when people stop in to inquire about homes in the area. One of our own Agents, Bonnie Willis and her husband Scott own Tom Cat Sporting Goods here in Kooskia Idaho, they have EVERYTHING you need for your fishing adventure, from the fishing license, tackle, and fuel, to the food and drinks to keep you satisfied on the river. Their site is full of great fishing information as well, from catch reports, fish counts to river flow. There is a gallery they keep from customers of all the great fish caught in the area also. If and when you catch that amazing steelhead they even have a smoke house service, who doesn’t love smoked steelhead! I say stop in or call Bonnie at Tom Cats and talk to her about properties in our area and while you’re at it talk about the local fishing! www.tomcatsportinggoods.com We love that our area is so rich in fun resources and outdoor things to do that people want to live here and be a part of it. So if you’re in the area fishing, hunting, camping, hiking or just enjoying time with family and have considered moving to the area, don’t hesitate to stop into Idaho Country Properties or Kamiah Properties and visit with one of our knowledgeable agents! You can also always go to www.idahoriverland.com and check out our inventory.
We are here to make your home buying dreams come true. Now get out there and FISH!
Photo credit goes to Rob and Holly Mchone and Jaynelle Sage. Holly caught this on the river near Kooskia. Jaynelle, a native to the area, knows her way around a fishing pole! She caught all of those steelhead within seven miles of the Kamiah, Kooskia area!!
