December 31, 2009
Water conditions throughout the area have remained clear, and water temperature for the waters mentioned below show a cool 35°.
As of Dec. 27, the steelhead harvest count was reported as follows;
Clearwater River (Mouth to Orofino Bridge) - Out of 74 anglers checked and 287 hours fished, 20 fish were kept and 21 fish were released.
North Fork of the Clearwater - Out of 34 anglers checked and 164 hours fished, 6 fish were kept and 3 fish were released.
(Values shown are unexpanded sample data and estimates of fishing effort and success.)
For more harvest information. contact the Idaho Fish and Game Department at http://fish andgame.idaho.gov/cms/fish/ steelhead/weekly_harv.cfm.
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