Federal Permits Back a Decade of Snake River Sockeye Releases
Published Date: 10/26/2026
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Summary
The government just approved two permits for a hatchery program that raises and releases sockeye salmon in Idaho’s Snake River basin. This helps protect endangered and threatened salmon and steelhead species while supporting their recovery. The permits started in October 2026 and last for 10 years, involving local tribes and agencies with no new fees for the public.
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Two 10‑Year Permits Issued for Snake River Program
The National Marine Fisheries Service issued direct take permits 1454-3R and 1455-3R on October 7, 2026, authorizing a hatchery program in Idaho’s Snake River basin. The permits run through September 27, 2036 and name operators and funding partners including Idaho Fish and Game, the Shoshone‑Bannock Tribe, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, NMFS’ Northwest Fisheries Science Center, the Nez Perce Tribe, and Bonneville Power Association.
Authorized Hatchery Activities and Locations
The permits authorize collecting and spawning returning sockeye, maintaining captive broodstock, rearing juveniles, and releasing eggs, juveniles, and adult fish in upper Salmon River basin lakes and Tanner Creek, Oregon; adults returning to Tanner Creek may be transported to Eagle Fish Hatchery, Idaho for processing and then released to spawn in Redfish and Pettit Lake. The program is described as intended to contribute to survival and recovery of Snake River sockeye salmon and to follow best management practices to minimize adverse effects on listed units.
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