Overview
Plan for a full day of fun! A standard day will consist of at least 8 hours of fishing. Make sure you obtain your Idaho Fishing License & Steelhead Permit before the morning of the trip!
If you want an opportunity to catch Fall Chinook Salmon - Book your trip between September 15 & October 31! Specify that you are interested in Fall Chinook in the booking notes!
We will spend the day hopping spot to spot chasing Steelhead on a remote stretch of the Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho. Hatchery & Wild Steelhead are both found in this stretch of the Salmon River. While we must release Wild Steelhead, you will have the option to take home your hatchery catch if you want!
Bring a camera! This stretch of the Salmon River is famous for its abundance of wildlife. Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Deer, Bald Eagles, and other species of wildlife are frequently seen on our trips. Even though we’re ultimately here to catch fish, being immersed in this special place is a huge part of your experience.
What's Provided
- Experienced & Local Guide
- All fishing gear needed
- Snacks, Water, Coffee
- Comfortable & Heated Drift Boat
- Idaho Steelhead Permit
- Idaho Fishing License
- Lunch
- Warm clothes & rain gear
- Camera
- Gratuity
- For any other questions on what to bring, please visit our FAQ page or call us at (208) 507-8447
Highlights
- 8 hours of drift boat fishing
- Wild & Hatchery Steelhead opportunities
- Beautiful views
- Beginner Friendly
- 1-3 anglers per boat.
info@salmonriverdrifters.com
(208)-507-8447
Location
Riggins
What to Bring
- Idaho General Fishing License & Idaho Steelhead Permit THESE MUST BE IN YOUR POSSESSION ON THE BOAT
- Purchase on www.gooutdoorsidaho.com OR the Riggins Whitewater Market. Only purchase online if you are going to select the "e-tagging" option or you are purchasing at least 1 month in advanced.
- Idaho Fish & Game offers a 3 day temporary Salmon & Steelhead Permits, too. If you are not an Idaho resident this will be your best option.
- Children 13 and younger can fish off of their parent's license. Ages 14-17 must have their own youth license. If you want a separate "catch limit" for your youth angler they must have their own Steelhead Permit & Fishing License
- Lunch (other snacks will be provided)
- Drinks of your preference (water & coffee will be provided)
- Sunglasses
- Warm clothing / hat
- Rain gear
- Camera
- Guide Gratuity
Itinerary
- 7:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME. Please meet us at the Salmon Rapids Lodge - 1010 Main St, Riggins, ID 83549
- Your guide will meet you at the Lodge & finish waivers if necessary. If we fish downstream from town you will follow your guide to the put-in and assist with the shuttle. If we fish upstream of town, you will have the option to follow your guide a short distance to the end-of-day boat ramp, or leave your vehicle at the Salmon Rapids Lodge & get dropped off at the end of the day.
- 8:00am-4:00 to 5:00 pm - Floating & Fishing! We generally aim for 8 hours of Fishing
- 4:00-5:00pm - Guide drops you off at your vehicle or takes you back to the Salmon Rapids Lodge,