Bear Valley Creek   Tributary of the Middle Fork Salmon River


Counties: Custer, Valley

Access: Within a quarter mile of a Improved Unpaved Road

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Recommended target game fish species:


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Surveyed fish species. This list includes fish species found to be present in this water during fish surveys. This may not be a complete list of species present in this water. Some species listed here may only be present in small quantities or seasonally.


Bull Trout are a protected species in Idaho and may be present in this water. If you catch a Bull Trout, it must be released immediately, unharmed, back into the water.

Chinook Salmon fishing is only permitted in waters open to Chinook Salmon fishing during Chinook Salmon Season. Click this Chinook Salmon Link for seasons, rules, and other information.

Steelhead fishing is only permitted in waters open to Steelhead fishing during Steelhead Season. Click this Steelhead Link for seasons, rules, and other information.


View Fishing Rules


Exceptions to the Salmon Region or the Southwest Region General Rules and Seasons that apply to the Bear Valley Creek.

    • Salmon River, Middle Fork And Tributaries  (includes: Bear Valley, Big, Camas, Elk, Loon, Marsh, Sulphur creeks, and tributaries) [View Map]
    • No bait allowed, barbless hooks required
    • Trout limit is 0, catch-and-release

    This web site provides a general guide to fishing rules and seasons. Before fishing, check the official Idaho fishing rule brochure for the official fishing rules and proclamations of Idaho. A free brochure is available at your local fishing license vendor or at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/fish/rules/


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    Facilities
    Motor Restriction: None
    Boat Ramp: Not Present
    Docks: Not Present
    Toilets: Present
    Campground: Present
    ADA Access:Not Present
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