Tri-City Local Pulse

Snake River steelhead return projected near record low

Snake River steelhead return projected near record low

Managers project the Snake River steelhead return could be the lowest in nearly 90 years, with the B-run particularly depressed. Reduced bag limits and the end of wild fall chinook harvest affect Lewiston-area anglers, while monitoring could lead to further restrictions.

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Updated Sep 18, 2026